Asian Drama

Gao Liang and Gu Yi Ye are good friends and rivals since they joined the army. They fall in love with the same girl, Jiang Nan Zheng. However, Gu Yi Ye eventually gives up his love in the name of friendship and marries A Xiu, the daughter of their old squad leader who died in a war. As time passes, Gao Liang not only stays true to his heart but also shoulders the duties and mission of a soldier. In 2003, Gao Liang and Jiang Nan Cheng got married and formed a happy family. In 2008, Gao Liang, who returns from further studies in Russia, was transferred to be the acting brigade commander of the Blue Army because of an observation report.

He reflected on a series of issues of falsification and formalism and decided to reform the training methods. Through a series of actual combat training, he managed to train a group of soldiers who can fight well. In a military exercise conducted by the headquarters, Gao Liang persisted in the tradition of actual combat and at the same time, lead his group in breaking the prescribed forms of methods and innovating a new combat method. In the end, Gao Liang works together with Gu Yi Ye and Jiang Nan to expose the falsification training methods, and reform the Blue Army to become the strongest military team.

A story set at a period of great unrest during the end of the Qing Dynasty and beginning of the Republic of China, that follows two impassioned youths as they devote their lives to their country. Due to a series of events, Ah Yi (Jackson Yi) strikes a friendship with Chong Li Ming (Huang Zi Tao) who is a member of the imperial family. He gets recruited to join Yan Shi Fan, an extraordinary league of guards whose sole responsibility is to defend the palace. After numerous harsh and challenging tests, Ah Yi establishes a deep camaraderie with his teammates. Chong Li Ming also learns the importance of friendship through repeated power struggles against the foreigners, the triads and the filth of corruption that is plaguing the Qing Dynasty Courts. However, the progression of history causes Ah Yi and Chong Li Ming to develop disparate ideals and their friendship starts to crumble. Huang Zi Tao and Jackson Yi play dual lead roles; Huang Zi Tao plays Chong Li Ming, a leader to one of Eight Banners aka elite forces of the Qing military. But his other identity is the leader to a special royal organization (assassination group), Yan Shi Fan, which protects the nation. Despite Ah Yi’s humbling background, he encourages the boy to join. Ah Yi is described as beautiful, quiet, and cruel, with potentials to become a killing machine. A profound friendship develops among the men as they go through difficulties and challenges, realizing their ideals and desire to protect their homeland, and joining the revolution.

Tells the story of a group of people based in east China's Shandong Province combating Japanese aggression and defending their homeland to the death.

The touching story of a volunteer company sticking to its position and bravely killing the enemy in an extremely harsh environment, and making important contributions to the victory of the Battle of Changjin Lake.

War drama based on the life of Zhang Xue Liang, a really seminal figure in North Eastern China during the early 20th century. He’s most famous for being the guy who instigated The Xi’An Incident, where he worked with Zhou Enlai to arrest Chiang Kai-Shek in order to force him to fight Japanese instead of Communists. For his troubles, he was put under house arrest for almost 70 years. In modern day lore, he’s considered a hero on both sides of the front.

On June 25, 1950, the Korean War officially broke out. As the Seventh Fleet entered the Taiwan Strait, the U.S. military sent planes with ulterior motives to "mistakenly bomb" the city of Andong, causing casualties to innocent people. Forced by the situation, the angry new Chinese leader made the determination to shine. On October 25, the Volunteer Army Command was established. Based on Mao Zedong's strategic vision, Peng Dehuai, Deng Hua and others put forward the strategy of attacking sudden, interspersed, and divided encirclement. Because of MacArthur's underestimation of the enemy, although the battle was difficult, the volunteers were brave and tenacious. They fought the 38th line and occupied Seoul. Li Qiwei was ordered in danger, and a more cunning, more capable opponent appeared in front of the volunteers. Under the new war situation, the two sides began long negotiations. After countless fierce battles for the tunnels, on July 27, 1953, the war officially ceased. Chairman Mao Zedong’s wise decision made China dignified its nation, created a new decades of peace, and created a new world pattern.

Set between 1918 and 1921, this series follows the birth of the Chinese Communist Party.

Towards the end of the Qing Dynasty, foreign powers who looked to attack invaded constantly. The Qing government, which had been closed off for many years, are unable to fight back. British and Japanese aggressors colluded with each other in an attempt to invade Guangzhou City. Several brave heroes were given orders in this desperate situation. After going through difficulties and obstacles, they defeated Japanese ninjas and used secret fortifications to force the British warships to retreat and save Guangzhou City.

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A new interpretation of "Records of the Three Kingdoms," which is historical text of the three states of Wei, Shu, and Wu in China.

Drama set in the historical Warring States Era of Japan. Tokaido name Imagawa Yoshimoto personally led his army to invade Owari Province territory, now in Aichi Prefecture Nagoya City area, was Nobunaga leader of this surprise bursts of death. After the war, the Imagawa clan who originally dominated the Tokaido region fell away, and the victorious Oda Nobunaga quickly expanded his power in Central Japan and the Kinki region, laying the foundation for his future control of the central government of Japan.

The play tells the story of the brothers Wu Shi San and Wu Jing bravely killing the enemy on the battlefield, defending their homes, and finally establishing a new fifth company and ushering in the victory of the War of Resistance against Japan.

This drama takes place during the turbulent Spring and Autumn Period and tells the well-known story of the downfall and revival of Gou Jian, King of Yue. After his defeat, Gou Jian was captured and enslaved by King Fu Chai of Wu. Faking submission and loyalty while secretly planning revenge during his imprisonment, Gou Jian is eventually allowed to return to his native Yue. Upon his return to rule, Gou Jian strengthens the kingdom with the help of talented advisors and politicians like Fan Li and Wen Zhong while weakening Wu internally through bribery and strategic diplomatic dealings. "Wo Xin Chang Dan" is a phrase coined to depict Gou Jian's perseverance and self-imposed hardships designed to constantly remind himself of the humiliations he withstood while serving Wu.

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and chronicling the Chinese Revolution. The film, set in 1921, reflects on the Communist Party's early history during the turbulent era, examining the remarkable Chinese revolutionary leaders' zeal and contrition for the ascension of the Chinese people.

Moment in Peking is a 2005 Chinese television series produced by CCTV. It is adapted from the novel Moment in Peking by Lin Yutang, who was nominated for a Nobel Prize in 1940 and 1950.

The story of the secret service team sent by the Kuomintang to escort war criminal Shi Yano from Japan to Nanjing in 1946.

Set in the city of Beiping during the 22 days before the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 is a story about the drastic changes in the lives of three brothers Jin Hai, Tie Lin, and Xu Tian as well as a romance between Xu Tian and Tian Dan. In investigating the murder that claimed the life of his fiancee, policeman Xu Tian starts on a trail that will eventually lead to his involvement in the liberation of Beiping. Jin Hai, Tie Lin, and Xu Tian are three friends who are as close as brothers. In the face of historic changes and conflicting beliefs, they make choices that take them on diverging paths. Xu Tian and communist member Tian Dan meet during their lowest moments and find a common goal that brings them together.

Set in the city of Beiping during the 22 days before the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 is a story about the drastic changes in the lives of three brothers Jin Hai, Tie Lin, and Xu Tian as well as a romance between Xu Tian and Tian Dan. In investigating the murder that claimed the life of his fiancee, policeman Xu Tian starts on a trail that will eventually lead to his involvement in the liberation of Beiping. Jin Hai, Tie Lin, and Xu Tian are three friends who are as close as brothers. In the face of historic changes and conflicting beliefs, they make choices that take them on diverging paths. Xu Tian and communist member Tian Dan meet during their lowest moments and find a common goal that brings them together.

During the Korean War, a young nurse in the small town of Chunamri, North Korea, saves a wounded South Korean soldier who has been left behind during battle. Brought together by the unfortunate circumstance of war, theirs is a fateful meeting. His identity is unknown to her until he must return to South Korea. With the promise to return, the nurse waits a lifetime for him.

Strongly influenced by the play Thunderstorm by Cau Yu, Curse of the Golden Flower tells the story of family, forbidden love, and betrayal in the Imperial Court in ancient China.

In 928 A.D, on the eve of the Chong Yang Festival, golden flowers fill the Imperial Palace. The Emperor returns unexpectedly with his second son, Prince Jai. His pretext is to celebrate the holiday with his family, but given the chilled relations between the Emperor and the ailing Empress, this seems disingenuous.

For many years, the Empress and Crown Prince Wan, her stepson, have had an illicit liaison. Feeling trapped, Prince Wan dreams of escaping the palace with his secret love Chan, the Imperial Doctor´s daughter. Meanwhile, Prince Jai, the faithful son, grows worried over the Empress´s health and her obsession with golden chrysanthemums. Could she be headed an ominous path?

It tells the fateful reunion of twin sisters Cheng Ruo Yun and Chou Yan Zhi as they become involved in political affairs upon encountering the young emperor Li Yan.

The eunuchs have gained control of the palace during the reign of Emperor Wen Zong of Tang. Hoping to free the nation from their clutches, Emperor Wenzhong secretly plots to assassinate the head eunuch Chou Shi Liang, but their plan ends in utter defeat.

Prime minister Wang Ya's entire household is sentenced to death except for his granddaughter twins who barely escape death. The younger sister who is adopted by the Ziyi Bureau assumes the name Yu Bing Er. Determined to take revenge, the older sister changes her name to Yan Zhi and becomes Chou Shi Liang's goddaughter.

Seven years later, emperor Li Yan (Cheng Yi) ascends to the throne. Li Yan resorts to using the Ziyi Bureau to fight against Chou Shi Liang. As a result, the two sisters meet again as enemies unable to recognize their relation by blood.

Adapted from the novel Jian Qi Xing (剑器行) by Zi Fei Hua.

It tells the story of three members of the Shengjia Troupe, which is a famous Beijing Opera Troupe in Huabei. It follows their road to revenge and assimilation to the war of resistance. During the 1930s, the Shengjia Troupe and bandit Jiang You Cai get into a deadly conflict. In the fray, Sheng Zhong Hao's father and teacher are both critically wounded. On his deathbed, Zhong Hao's father forces his son to vow that he will never take revenge. Bearing with the pain of loss, Sheng Zhong Hao takes his martial siblings Wen Li Xuan and Zhen Yu Huan as they flee towards Tianjin. On the road, they are separated after running into soldiers. Zhong Hao is arrested and thrown into the Japanese military labor camp. In his encampment, he misses the opportunity to reunite with his lover Zhen Yu Huan. After many years, the three meet again on the battlefield. Sheng Zhong Hao finally becomes part of the war of resistance against Japan and the two brothers fight alongside each other once more.

~~ Adapted from the novel "Drawing Sword" by Du Liang.

Continuation of Bu Liang Ren.

In 2005, some Japanese orphans raised by Chinese parents and orphans’ descendants live in Nara, Japan. Back in the 1990s, these orphans were returned to Japan from China, but it was difficult for them to accommodate to the Japanese life due to differences in languages and ideas. Ozawa’s father is a Japanese orphan who chose to stay in China. As a second generation of a Japanese orphan, Ozawa decided to return to Japan when she was 26. She was diligent and hardworking, trying to assimilate into Japanese society. But one day, Mrs. Chen changed her life. Mrs. Chen is an adoptive mother of Japanese orphans and also a benefactor who raised Ozawa’s father. Her foster daughter Li Hua returned to Japan to seek her biological parents but, ever since she left in 1996, Mrs. Chen had not heard a word from her. The worried Mrs. Chen decided to go to Japan to find Li. Ozawa had to help Mrs. Chen. Yet, Ozawa thought that all she needed to do was to show Chen around for a couple days, and then Mrs. Chen would soon return to China. But grandma kept looking. One day the duo met Kazuo, a retired policeman, in a restaurant. Kazuo was deeply moved by their story and wanted to help them to find the left-behind orphan Li Hua. Since they did not know Li’s Japanese name and had little information about her, the search moved in a slow pace. Through messages and photographs, they searched from urban cities to rural areas, from factories to workshops. Finally, the truth of war-displaced Japanese orphans surfaced. Ozawa and Kazuo were moved by the love between the two people from the two countries. The search for Li Hua became a journey to search for their own values.