The White Olive Tree - Chinese Drama 2025

The White Olive Tree is a military romance drama directed by Hai Tao, Wang Junxi, Huang Chun, and Zhou Wei, starring Chen Zhe Yuan and Liang Jie, with Wang Tianchen, Gu Zicheng, Zheng Yingchen, Liu Yongxi, Wang Zhuocheng, and Ding Yingzhi in supporting roles.

The drama is adapted from the novel of the same name by Jiu Yuexi. It tells the story of Song Ran, a female reporter from Liangcheng TV, who encounters danger while on an interview assignment in a turbulent Eastern country. She is rescued by Li Zan, a Chinese-American explosive engineer volunteering in the East. The two are drawn to each other due to their shared ideals and compatible souls, gradually sparking a romantic connection.

Details

English Title: The White Olive Tree
Chinese Title: 白色橄榄树
Genre: Romance, Military
Tag: Strong Female Lead, Brave Female Lead, Reporter Female Lead, Soldier Male Lead, Bromance, Disaster
Episodes: 38
Duration: 45 min.
Director: Hai Tao, Wang Junxi, Huang Chun, Zhou Wei
Screenwriter: Han Hao
Producer: Han Hao
Released Date: 2025-02-01
Broadcast Website: iQIYI

Cast

Chen ZheyuanLi ZanMain Role
Liang JieSong RanMain Role
Wang TianchenBenjaminSupport Role
Gu ZichengSa XinSupport Role
Zheng YingchenShen BeiSupport Role
Liu YongxiPei XiaonanSupport Role
Wang ZhuochengJiang LinSupport Role

Synopsis

Song Ran, a female reporter from Liangcheng TV, encounters danger while on an interview assignment in a turbulent Eastern country. Fortunately, she is rescued by Li Zan, a Chinese-American explosive engineer volunteering in the East. Li Zan's gentle nature and his heart full of love deeply attract Song Ran. Through their many interactions, Li Zan discovers that although Song Ran appears fragile on the outside, she is actually brave, strong, and has a heart full of justice and kindness. Their shared ideals and compatible souls spark a budding romance.

However, a sudden explosion cuts short their growing relationship. After returning to their respective countries, both fall into low points in their lives and lose contact with each other. Li Zan feels guilty for the loss of his friend, who sacrificed himself to save Li Zan during the explosion. Meanwhile, Song Ran faces controversy due to a photograph she took during the attack. Both endure emotional and physical pain.

By chance, they are reunited, and gradually, their lives begin to get back on track. Together, they plant the seeds of a white olive tree.