Experience the gripping, contemporary drama "Northern Stars," a captivating exploration of child abuse from multiple societal perspectives, sparking audience awareness and introspection while moving your heart.
After a travel agency collapse, Ding Haolian takes on the role of a social worker for the Child Protection Association, initially facing scorn from his colleagues like Pei Lang. However, when Lang discovers Haolian's care for orphaned Xie Jiemei, his attitude softens slightly. Haolian, however, finds himself drawn to the economic opportunities presented by the Trade Development Bureau and leaves his position. From then on, Lang grows increasingly contemptuous of him.
Haolian's friend, Zu Deping, is a renowned football star. After an incident involving capturing a criminal, Deping suffers a career-ending injury, leading to his estrangement from football and drastic personality changes. He becomes abusive towards his wife and children, nearly destroying his family in the process.
Haolian, in his role as a social worker, does his best to guide and mediate, also aiding Deping in his time of need. Their friendship helps Haolian rediscover his purpose. Meanwhile, assisting Deping triggers a realization within Haolian about the true significance of social work. He ultimately decides to forsake his lucrative career for a return to his roots as a social worker for the Child Protection Association.
