Three brothers, one poisonous secret, and enough family drama to fuel a resistance.
Season 1 • Episode 50
LatestDuring the 1937 Japanese invasion, three half-brothers from the Luo family reunite and, led by the eldest, Gu Shimin, join the resistance. When one brother uncovers a Japanese plan for a deadly chemical weapon, the brothers unite to infiltrate the enemy and destroy the factory, playing a key role in the war effort.
Production
Elaborate 1930s sets and period detail across 50 episodes.
Acting
Cecilia Yip brings gravitas to the family matriarch role.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'diethan' (谍战/spy war) genre exploded in 2010s China, with this series riding the wave of patriotic nostalgia for resistance narratives.
Director Li Taiyanzi was relatively unknown before this; the 50-episode commitment from cast including veteran Cecilia Yip signaled serious investment in the genre.
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