Awakening Age

A stirring, talky historical drama that immerses you in intellectual ferment and patriotic urgency.

Created by

Zhang Yongxin

Genres

Drama

Starring

Yu Hewei, Zhang Tong, Zhang Wanyi

Overview

During a turbulent time from 1915 to 1921, Chen Du Xiu and Li Da Zhao, along with other like-minded individuals, founded the Magazine La Jeunesse that started the New Culture Movement. The magazine promoted science and democracy and revolutionized the thinking of the masses and encouraged them to fight against imperialism that has been ingrained in everyone. The series follows a colorful cast with various well-known authors, politicians, and revolutionists as they all try in their own way to save their country.

How it feels

Earnest, uplifting, tense and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, education, rebellion, identity

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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