Liberation of Shanghai

A serious, historically grounded drama that mixes political maneuvering with tense urban conflict, rewarding patient viewers with a sense of earnest purpose.

Created by

Gao Xixi

Genres

War & politics, Drama

Starring

Zhang Jiayi, Liu Tao, Li Zefeng

Overview

The series provides a comprehensive look at Communist Party of China members' attempts to reconstruct the city and resurrect its economy after Shanghai was liberated in May 1949. It depicts how the Party liberates the city and uses its wisdom, faith and unity to tackle a number of political, economic and social issues. They were successful in guiding Shanghai into a new era of peace, stability and development. Based on true historical events, the drama focuses on the challenges faced by the city leaders in the first year after liberation. Party members had to fight bandits and enemy agents to stabilize social and political order and restore the city's production and trade.

How it feels

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

About

Politics, power, corruption, loyalty

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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