'Born to Be Alive': China's Rangers Roar onto Screen

iQIYI premiered 'Born to Be Alive', a high-impact drama on China's wildlife rangers. The series weaves crime, survival thriller, and family emotion, set against China's 1990s economic backdrop. Filmed in the high-altitude parts of Qinghai, it combines conservation, intense realism, and social significance.

On January 30, iQIYI, the leading online entertainment platform in China, showcased a groundbreaking drama titled 'Born to Be Alive'. This show, deeply rooted in realism, sheds light on China's wildlife rangers and their challenging mission to combat poaching while balancing ecological responsibilities.

Set in Qinghai province's Sanjiangyuan area during the 1990s, the drama intricately intertwines elements of crime, survival thrillers, and family dynamics. As China underwent rapid economic changes, the series focuses on rangers who battle poachers and tough decisions to preserve a fragile ecosystem.

The production, featuring actress Zi YANG and actor Ge HU, was shot over 188 days in remote, high-altitude locations. iQIYI stresses the show's cinematic realism and places nature as a central character. The series rapidly gained traction, surpassing 8,500 on the popularity index by February 4 and generating significant buzz, demonstrating iQIYI's commitment to socially impactful storytelling.