This Thriving Land

A sweeping, earnest rural saga that immerses you in hard-won struggles, slow-burning resilience, and the quiet power of community.

Created by

Liu Jiacheng

Genres

Drama

Starring

Yang Mi, Ou Hao, Ni Dahong

Overview

On her wedding day, Ning Xiuxiu, the daughter of Tianqiang Temple Village's richest man, is kidnapped by bandits. Her father refuses to pay the ransom, marrying her sister to her childhood sweetheart instead. In defiance, Xiuxiu cuts ties with her family and marries farmer Feng Dajiao, learning the value of land and community. Inspired by revolutionary ideals, she empowers village women to challenge feudal beliefs and leads efforts against banditry and the Japanese invasion.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, tense and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Survival, family, betrayal, identity

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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