Defying the Storm

Overview

During the difficult period from 1937 to 1945, two generations of three intellectual families in Peiping make choices and sacrifices in the face of great turmoil and changes of the times. Some people choose to protect Chinese culture and continue the cultural bloodline. There are both idealists and realistic activists. They try their best to save the nation and survive, and actively search for a way out for the country, and finally head towards the light.

Seasons

Season 1

40 episodes

Cast

Zhang Ruonan

Meng Haitang

Hu Yitian

Zhang Qi

Wang Jinsong

Ling Wenyue

Zhang Chenghe

Zeng Nianqiao

Zhang Xilin

Meng Wuran

Liu Jiatong

Long Zhenzhu / Bai Zhenzhu

Li Mincheng

Ding Huansheng

Ma Li

Li Xinye

Wang Siyi

Gao Ai Ju

Gao Weiguang

Fu Lao Shi