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Taiping Tianguo (2000)

Taiping Tianguo poster
Directed by
Chen Jia Lin
Cast
Gao Lan Cun, Hong Xiu Quan, Zhang Zhi Zhong, Yang Xiu Qing, Liu Bing, Wei Chang Hui, Wang Shi Huai, Shi Da Kai
Genre
historical drama
Country
People's Republic of China
Length
46 episodes

How it feels

This series chronicles the Taiping Rebellion, a massive uprising against the Qing dynasty in 19th century China. It follows the rebel leaders and their followers as they fight for control of the country.

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What happens

The Taiping Heavenly Kingdom is a Chinese historical drama television series based on the events of the Taiping Rebellion in 19th-century China during the Qing dynasty. The 48-episode series was first broadcast on CCTV in mainland China in 2000, and subsequently on STAR Chinese Channel in Taiwan and on ATV in Hong Kong. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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