In 1940, with various forces occupying Nanjing, secret agent Jin Shen Shui navigates daily between the Japanese military, the puppet government led by Wang Jingwei, and the military intelligence agency. Like walking on the edge of a blade, he, with multiple identities, carefully survives in the devastated city of Nanjing. Concealing his true self, he searches for a path not only for...
This is a story about a determined woman and a group of newly graduated but inexperienced teachers who, along with over a hundred girls, successfully defy fate. It is a tale of love, youth, passion, and destiny. Principal Zhang, guided by the "spirit of the burning lamp" dedicated herself to establishing the Huaping Girls' Advanced High School in Lijiang, Yunnan. This school provided...
Moments before committing suicide, policewoman Wu Jie, who is grieving the loss of her beloved, encounters a murder case. The female victim in the case, had her heart removed and her ring finger severed, indicating that these women suffered inhumane torture before their deaths. A series of sadistic murders targeting female laborers unfolds gradually before Wu Jie, pointing to a connection...
To make a living, the laid-off workers, Shi Zhenbang and Yang Wu, run a hardware store. To collect a debt, they temporarily have to take care of debtor Manli's daughter, Qianqian. As they spend time with little Qianqian, feelings gradually develop between them. They initially thought that once the money was in their hands, Qianqian would be taken in by relatives for a better life. However,...
The century-old family store "Tong Shun Xiang," managed by the Liu family, has been passing down a unique technique for making crystal ice cakes through generations. However, the father, Liu Tingshen, has always refused to pass on the secret recipe to his son, Liu JianSan, which has led to misunderstandings and estrangement between them. Frustrated, JianSan chooses to leave his father...
Single mother Li Yitian is working hard in the city, trying to contribute to her life, but she keeps encountering multiple setbacks in her family, relationships, and career. This is a story of her facing the chaotic challenges of life with courage. Just like every "ordinary man and woman" in real life, although being pursued by life in confusion, they dare to confront adversity and...
Renowned Chinese female lawyer Chen Zhiqi receives a mysterious phone call demanding that she must provide a not guilty defense for a death row inmate within five days, or else her daughter will be harmed. With no other choice, Chen Zhiqi joins forces with police officer Jin Zhixiong to conduct an investigation. During their search for clues, Chen Zhiqi's defense of the death row inmate...
Mother-daughter relationships may be one of the most complex relationships in the world, especially in divorced families. Yu Meihui is a progressive woman from a small town in Yunnan, and she runs a locally renowned curtain shop. After Yu Meihui and Gao Wen divorced, their daughter Yangzi started living with her father, only occasionally visiting her mother on weekends. In an unexpected...
If one million US dollars were placed in front of you, would you want to get it? Zhang Bo, who had returned from overseas, was entrusted with the task of taking one million US dollars out of the country, while his childhood friend, Feng Leqi, was diligently investigating a counterfeit money case. The two, along with people from all walks of life who are fond of money, unexpectedly become...
In the year 2000, the government of the gambling city took action to effectively reduce the crime rate in society by cracking down on the chaotic underground gambling industry. They joined forces with the police and the gambling association to carry out a strict operation to combat underground casinos and distributed the rights to operate newly built casinos through auctions, in order...
In the tranquil snowy forest, the sound of knocking on the door echoed through the blanket of snow, under the raging blizzard. Amidst the howling winds, sirens and gunshots suddenly rang out. A mysterious man claiming to be a forest ranger police officer arrived at the cabin of the forest ranger, Sangjie. Faced with the nervous and suspicious Sangjie, the mysterious man indicated that...
This is an absurd story about "the son 'died,' and the father became 'famous'". Ma Yinbo is a high school Chinese teacher, and as he reaches middle age, he doesn't seem to have much going for him. When his son, Ma Mo, supposedly "commits suicide" by falling from a building, Ma Yinbo writes a brilliant pseudonymous suicide note on his son's behalf to save face. Surprisingly, this act...
In his middle age, Gu Wentong, who used to write poetry, turned into an internet food blogger. After his divorce, he sent his daughter to live with his sister and brother-in-law, while he chose to live alone in the hutongs of Beijing. His father, Gu Yunlai, was sent to a labor reeducation camp when he was five years old. His mother cast him aside, and from that point on, he disappeared...
A bizarre and mysterious murder case implicates multiple suspects, and Detective Captain Ma Zhe finds himself entangled in an inexplicable truth that keeps unraveling. He gradually becomes ensnared in moments of absurdity, unease, and a blurred line between what is real and illusionary, along with memories.
Ten years ago, trishaw rider Liu Afu adopted an infant girl and named her Xiaohua. Since his spouse passed away three years ago, he has been relying on the company of his adopted daughter, Xiaohua. However, one day, Afu fainted while working and was rushed to the hospital. There, he received the devastating news that he had a severe illness. Facing the high medical expenses, Afu made...
Doctor Cao Luyi, who works in the ultrasound department of the Maternal and Child Hospital, accidentally comes to a welfare home and has to spend his days with a group of individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. At first, Doctor Cao was at a loss about how to deal with the situation, but he gradually found himself touched by their innocence, simplicity, and...
This film is adapted from a real cross-border pursuit case in China. In the early 1990s, following the disintegration of the Soviet Union, its economy teetered on the brink of collapse, leading to an extreme scarcity of goods. A large number of Chinese traders boarded the international train K3, which ran between Beijing and Moscow, shuttling between China and Russia. They transported...
The story revolves around Su Jianming and Li Huilin teaming up to investigate a criminal case shrouded in secrecy, involving a powerful interest group. To delve into the case, Su Jianming ignores the advice of his influential father, Zheng Gang, and rushes to the "Hongmen Banquet" hosted by wealthy businessman Li Zhitian. After witnessing Li Zhitian's audacious acts of deceiving others...
Meng Yun and Yu Fei, this pair of close brothers, after going through the trials and tribulations of love, have finally reached the age of marriage. Meng Yun, who is still experiencing the "aftermath of a breakup," faces pressure from his family and begins the search for true love, accompanied by the question, "Why should I get married?" On the other hand, Yu Fei and his girlfriend...
In the early years of its founding in 1949, the People's Republic of China faced both internal and external challenges. Since the outbreak of the Korean War, the U.S. military had repeatedly provoked incidents along the Sino-Korean border, resulting in devastating bombings that affected civilians. In order to protect the hard-won peace and ensure long-term stability, in October 1950,...
