-Both A Love So Beautiful and A River Runs Through It are Chinese youth dramas that center around high school and college experiences, focusing on themes of first love, long-lasting -friendships, and personal growth.
-Both shows are set in the late 90s and early 2000s, with a time jump at the end of the show.
-Both dramas feature love triangles and character dynamics that evolve over time.
-Both dramas have a smart male lead and an unacademic female lead.

I recommend the Chinese version of A Love So Beautiful if you liked A River Runs Through It!

The older 2006 version. . .