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Sparrow
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Sparrow (2016)

7.1

This drama is set during the revolutionary time in Shanghai, based on a novel of the same name of Hai Fei. During the republican revolution, Chen Shen is a secret agent under Special Operations Executive Director Bi Zhongliang, among the agents called “sparrow” (similar to the program “zero” in Japan)

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Inspiring Generation
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Inspiring Generation (2014)

7.5

Based in the 1930's of Shanghai, China, this drama is a story about love, friendship, patriotism and desire. Shin Jung Tae (Kim Hyun Joong) is an outrageous and clumsy man, but has an unconditional love for his country and family. He was known as the best fighter in the alleys of Shanghai.

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Awakening Age
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Awakening Age (2021)

8

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.

Lost in 1949
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Lost in 1949 (2018)

8.2

On New Year’s Day in 1949, female accountant Huang Li Wen returns to her hometown Shanghai in order to commemorate her husband and comrade’s death. As a Communist agent, she is ordered to obtain valuable information for the Communist Party and aid them in their quest for liberation. During her mission, Li Wen is reunited with her family members and becomes acquainted with the streetwise Qiao Zhi Cai and his younger twinbrother Qiao Li Jie, who turns out to be a key player in Huang Li Wen’s mission.

Once Upon a Time in Qingdao
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Once Upon a Time in Qingdao (2014)

5

The series follows the lives of three brothers as they struggle through the turbulent political period before the war. They become part of the first-generation immigrant entrepreneurial path in Qingdao. The story began in 1904 when the Jinan Railway opened and ends with the outbreak of war in 1937.

A story about a socialite in Shanghai whose family falls to ruin and starts on a journey to become a spy. Lu Han Zhi's fate is intertwined between two men from opposing sides of a war. Gao Chen who appears to be a traitor to his country is actually a Communist spy. Han Shou Min who appears to be a patriot and used to be a top spy of the Kuomindang is treading on a path of no return after being betrayed by his own comrades. Caught in a dangerous and increasingly complication situation, Lu Han Zhi grows from a mere socialite to an impassioned revolutionary.

Tientsin Mystic
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Tientsin Mystic (2017)

7.1

Frequent flooding and drowning were common occurrences in Tianjin (Tientsin) in the early 1900s. But when a local shipping magnate was found drowned to death chained to a statue on the bottom of riverbed, police department's underwater recovery team captain Guo De You was their primary suspect, since he was the only one in the city who could stay underwater long enough to complete the deed. The businessman son's Ding Mao tried to prove Guo's guilt, but his own forensic discovery and another bizarre drowning in the same vicinity challenged his initial impression. Together with spirit medium Gu Ying and news reporter Xiao Lan Lan, they peeled away the mystery and found the clues pointed to an incident occurred over 20 years ago when an evil cult was ravaging the city. Now, the cult was once again causing havoc. To stop their resurgence, the team must investigate the unexplained, mind-bending cases that plagued their city.

Lurk
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Lurk (2009)

8.4

Lurk is a TV show set in Republican-era China that portrays the lives of spies operating under the Communist Party of China and the Kuomintang. The story revolves around espionage, political intrigue, and personal sacrifices made by the characters as they navigate through a treacherous landscape.

The Learning Curve of a Warlord
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The Learning Curve of a Warlord (2019)

7.7

During the chaotic Warlord Era, an eccentric soldier has a sudden stroke of luck and is promoted seven ranks to Marshal. He, along with his three silly friends, do all sorts of bizarre things. Meanwhile, externally, three wild warlords are eyeing him like a tiger. Internally, he doesn't know whether any of his three wives are spies. Ultimately, a battle for hegemony unfolds, with shells flying and dilemmas between friends.

Snow Fall
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Snow Fall (2024)

8.4
Destined to Love You
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Destined to Love You (2015)

7.9

Set in Shanghai in the late 1910s, Qian Bao Bao is a cunning young woman who assumes the stolen identity of a female instructor at an all-male military academy in order to earn enough money to help her sick mother. During her stay at the academy, Bao Bao finds herself entangled in a complicated love triangle with the flirtatious Xiang Hao and the intelligent Shen Wen Tao, who are both instructors at the academy.

The Mystic Nine
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The Mystic Nine (2016)

6.2

The drama is a prequel to The Lost Tomb in which the story focuses on the exploits of the nine grave robbing families in the 1940s. With the help of his friends Fortune Teller Qi Tie Zue and Opera Singer Er Yue Hong, General Zhang Qi Shan entered into a strange mine to discover a mysterious ancient tomb. After many untold dangers, he uncovered a Japanese plot to kill the residents of Changsha city. The men banded together to stop the Japanese's plot, thereby saving their city.

The Founding of a Republic
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The Founding of a Republic(2009)

4.9
138Minutes
The Soong Sisters
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The Soong Sisters(1997)

7
145Minutes

The Soong Sisters depicts the lives of three influential Chinese women - Ai-ling, Ching-ling, and Mei-ling Soong - during the tumultuous times of the Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War. As they navigate their relationships, family ties, and political alliances, the sisters find themselves in positions of power that shape the history of China.

Beginning of the Great Revival
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Beginning of the Great Revival(2011)

3.1
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NR
124Minutes

Beginning of the Great Revival is a movie based on the true story of the Chinese Civil War, focusing on the Republican Era in China and the rise of the Communist Party. It explores the patriotism, political ideologies, and military conflicts during this period of Chinese history, particularly highlighting the leadership of Mao Tse-tung and the Communist Party's victory over the Kuomintang. The film also delves into the influence of state propaganda and the formation of the Chinese Communist Party state.

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One-Armed Boxer
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One-Armed Boxer(1972)

6.8
R
93Minutes

One-Armed Boxer tells the story of a skilled martial artist who becomes one-armed after a brutal gang fight. He must use his remaining arm and his training in various martial arts styles to seek revenge and protect his martial arts school. Along the way, he encounters supernatural abilities, ancient weapons, and formidable opponents in a battle for survival.

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republican era china

Discover a collection of movies and TV shows that depict the captivating and turbulent period of Republican era China. Immerse yourself in stories filled with political intrigue, historical events, and cultural transformations during this era. From epic dramas showcasing the rise and fall of warlords to romantic tales set against the backdrop of societal changes, explore the rich tapestry of Republican era China through these captivating films and series.

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