Romance of Our Parents (2014)

Both depict an enduring, mature love story through post-revolutionary China, and follow characters through multiple generations. Both couples are "unlikely couples," though Frontier of Love even more so. Both feature excellent acting, writing, and directing.

The settings of both dramas is around the same time period: Romance of Our Parents before and after the Cultural Revolution, and Dear Parents right after the Cultural Revolution. The parents of both dramas are intelligent, humorous and very much in love with each other. They go through all the ups and downs together, taking care of their children, ensuring their bright future paths, and solving all the internal family conflicts.