Liberation of Shanghai
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.
Episodes
Cast
Zhang Jiayi
as Chen Yi
Liu Tao
as Ji Nanyin
Li Zefeng
as Lu Xiuyuan
Qiao Zhenyu
as Tian Guoli
William Feng
as Rong Yiren
Ying Er
as Yang Jianqing
Tang Guoqiang
as Mao Zedong
Liu Jin
as Zhou Enlai
Wang Wufu
as Zhu De
Lu Qi
as Deng Xiaoping
