Tag: chinese republican era
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Grave Keeper: The Coffin of Marquis of Haihun
Revealing the secret of the tomb of Marquis of Haihun! Villagers continuously die in strange ways. While there is more to the beautiful owner of the gold store than what she seems to be. Is she an evil spirit or is there another hidden secret? (Source: iQIYI) ~~ The story is inspired from the literary…
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Dark Night and Dawn
In 1943 Shanghai, an explosion leads to a showdown between Communist undercover agent Lu Zhengyang and former police officer Lin Shaobai. Six years later, Lu Zhengyang, now a key member of the Shanghai Public Security Bureau, recruits Lin Shaobai, the “Shanghai Expert,” to tackle major cases and thwart the plots of veteran spy Zheng Lanting.…
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True Detective Mr. Qin
The adventures of Mr. Qin as he embarks on a suspenseful journey into the supernatural to solve eerie cases in the city.
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Iron Blood Thirteen Aunt
In Guangzhou during the Republic of China era, a surge of human trafficking leads to the disappearance of legendary martial artist Huang Feihong while protecting the 13th Aunt. Determined to uncover the truth, she goes undercover at a foreign-run school, the hub of the trafficking operation. As she investigates, she uncovers a larger conspiracy and…
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The Great Protector
Set in the Xinhai Revolution era, the story tells of Liu An Shun, a promising escort master in a reputable armed escort business owned by his teacher. He is poised to take over the business from his teacher and marry his daughter. However, his uncompromising follow-the-rules attitude leads him into a series of incidents that…
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Siege in Fog
An arrogant third master of a powerful family falls in love at first sight with a pretty young maiden and uses every means possible to force her hand in marriage, despite her harboring a crush on another man. In the beginning of a coerced marriage, she resents him and rejects all his advances and gestures…
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Spy Hunter
In the spring of 1931, after the Communist Party successfully set up many communication stations in China, they set their sight on Western Europe and assigned two of their agents ”Asthray’” and “Porcelain” to Paris. From there on, the stories of secret deal, hidden betrayal, questionable death, forbidden love, and brotherhood among the military and…
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National Treasure’s Extraordinary Journey
A story about a group of intellectuals on a mission to protect priceless treasures in order to preserve their national heritage. After the Mukden Incident on September 18, 1931, North China was pushed to a desperate situation. Ren Hong Yi, a Kuomintang military officer, and Zhou Ruo Si who works at the cultural section of…
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Awakening of Insects
Set during the Japanese occupation of Shanghai in 1941, the drama follows Chen Shan who was forced to be a Japanese spy to save his younger sister who was held in captive; and his journey to become a patriotic fighter.
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Hot Blooded Youth
A legendary story about a young man who overcomes many hardships to become a formidable force in the Shanghai Bund. Xiong Tian grew up in the streets. With nothing to his name, he works a thankless job just to make a living. Nonetheless, he is quick-witted, talented and exceptionally gifted in steam-powered machinery. By chance,…
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Blossom in Heart
Romance between a girl who wants to seek revenge for her father, and the second son of the Yue family who owns a rogue manufacturing factory.
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Arsenal Military Academy
In 1910s China, nineteen year old Xie Xiang follows in her deceased brother’s footsteps and enrolls in military school disguised as a man. She befriends her fellow cadets and and earns the respect of her instructors during the intense training. However, when the unfortunate arrival of the Imperial Japanese troops creates a web of distressing…
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Scent of New Dawn
In Jiangcheng, the prestigious incense-making family is betrayed by their steward. Orphaned Lin Wanyue returns years later, seeking revenge, and joins forces with the steward’s son, Zhang Hanyi. Together, they rise from humble beginnings to confront their enemies and fate.