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Lost in 1949
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Lost in 1949 (2018)

8.1

In 1949, accountant Huang Liwen returns to Shanghai to honor her late husband and fulfill a mission for the Communist Party. She reconnects with her family and meets Qiao Zhicai and his twin brother, Qiao Lijie, who plays a key role in her mission.

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 Mystic Nine
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The Mystic Nine (2016)

6.3

In 1940s Changsha, General Zhang Qishan, fortune teller Qi Tiezui, and opera singer Er Yuehong uncover a mysterious tomb while exploring a hidden mine. As they face deadly traps, they expose a Japanese plot to destroy the city and must join forces to stop it.

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.

Sparrow
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Sparrow (2016)

7

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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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.

Inspiring Generation
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Inspiring Generation (2014)

7.3

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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Tientsin Mystic
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Tientsin Mystic (2017)

7

In 1900s Tianjin, a shipping magnate is found mysteriously drowned and chained underwater, and police dive captain Guo Deyou becomes the prime suspect. As the victim’s son, Ding Mao, investigates, more strange drownings occur, forcing him to team up with Guo, a spirit medium, and a journalist. Their search uncovers a dark secret tied to a deadly cult from decades ago, now resurfacing to wreak havoc. Together, they must uncover the truth and stop the rising threat.

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.

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.

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

7.9

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.

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

4.9
138Minutes
The Crossing I
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The Crossing I(2014)

6.1
129Minutes

In 1940s China, a group of Chinese refugees flees to Taiwan to escape the Chinese Civil War. The story follows their journey and struggles as they try to find safety and build a new life.

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

3.1
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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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Man of Iron
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Man of Iron(1972)

6.2
R
92Minutes

Man of Iron was positioned as something of a follow-up to Boxer From Shantung, the rise-and-fall story of Ma Yung Chen and it reunites the directors and some of the cast in a similar but much slighter tale of a lesser gangster's rise and fall in Shanghai. While the opening narration specifically recalls the events and tragic conclusion of BOXER, this one is set 20 years later in the same section of Shanghai but otherwise has nothing to do with the events or characters of the previous film.

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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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