I came across this drama after watching A River Runs Through It. This has similar vibe and story with ARRTI, but for me this falls short from the middle part to the end. When We Were Young and A River... are nostalgic drama, reminded me of when I was young and back in high school. This is a light and easy drama to follow. There are some funny moments and heart wrenching moments, especially Hua Biao's grandmother storyline. However, the characters are not as interesting as ARRTI. If you like this kind of drama and only has time to watch one of them, I would recommend watching A River Runs Through It instead.