Liberation of Shanghai

Overview

The series provides a comprehensive look at Communist Party of China members' attempts to reconstruct the city and resurrect its economy after Shanghai was liberated in May 1949. It depicts how the Party liberates the city and uses its wisdom, faith and unity to tackle a number of political, economic and social issues. They were successful in guiding Shanghai into a new era of peace, stability and development. Based on true historical events, the drama focuses on the challenges faced by the city leaders in the first year after liberation. Party members had to fight bandits and enemy agents to stabilize social and political order and restore the city's production and trade.

Seasons

Season 1

37 episodes

Cast

Zhang Jiayi

Chen Yi

Liu Tao

Ji Nanyin

Li Zefeng

Lu Xiuyuan

Qiao Zhenyu

Tian Guoli

William Feng

Rong Yiren

Ying Er

Yang Jianqing

Tang Guoqiang

Mao Zedong

Liu Jin

Zhou Enlai

Wang Wufu

Zhu De

Lu Qi

Deng Xiaoping