Asian Drama

In the 1940s, the world situation was turbulent, and it was crucial to decipher the enemy's communications codes quickly and accurately. Rong Jin Zhen has shown a unique talent for numbers since he was a child. He accidentally solved the difficult problem set by the mathematics teacher, which got him noticed by more people.

The mathematical genius was recruited into the secret unit 701. In order to crack the enemy's super code "Purple Code", he was involved in a thrilling spy war.

(Source: Chinese = Douban, new.qq.com || Translation = MyDramaList)Adapted from the novel "Decoded" (解密) by Mai Jia (麦家).

Release dates: Jul 27, 2024 (Pre-screening) || Aug 3, 2024 (Cinema)

Tags: Mathematician Male Lead, Genius Male Lead, Historical Fiction, Chinese Republican Era, Espionage, Adapted From A Novel, War, Suspense (Vote or add tags)

Episodes: 1

Duration: 2 hr. 36 min.

Country: China

Aired: Jul 27, 2024

Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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