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人民的选择

2026 · 1 season

A solemn, talk-heavy historical chronicle that rewards close attention with tense negotiations and sweeping campaign stakes.

Genres
Drama
Starring
Tong Ruixin, Sun Weimin, Zhang Jingsheng
Overview
In the aftermath of World War II, China faces a defining crossroads as Communist leaders led by Mao Zedong clash with the Kuomintang regime in a high-stakes battle for the nation’s future, unfolding through tense negotiations, sweeping military campaigns, and a revolution that reshapes the country forever.

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Genres
Drama
Starring
Tong Ruixin, Sun Weimin, Zhang Jingsheng
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • power
    • war
    • politics
    • betrayal
    • fate
    Places
    None
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • true story
    • serialised
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action4
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance1
    Tension6
    Darkness5
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight6

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Starring
    Tong Ruixin, Sun Weimin, Zhang Jingsheng, Ma Xiaowei, Su Dan, Wang Zhengjun, Wen Xin
    Length
    1 seasons, 26 episodes
    Network
    CCTV-8, iQiyi, Youku
    Country
    China
    Languages
    Mandarin

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