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The Rebirth of a King (2006)

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Original title
越王勾践
Directed by
Huang Jian Zhong, Yuan Bin, Yan Yi
Cast
Chen Bao Guo, King Gou Jian of Yue, Zhou Yang, Xi Shi, Bao Guo An, Wu Zi Xu, Li Guang Jie, Fan Li
Genre
historical drama
Country
People's Republic of China
Length
1 season, 41 episodes
Rated
15
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This Chinese historical drama follows King Goujian of Yue during the Spring and Autumn period. It shows his struggles after defeat and his long road to reclaim his kingdom.

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What happens

The Rebirth of a King, also known as Yue Wang Gou Jian, is a Chinese television series based on the life of King Goujian in the state of Yue in the Spring and Autumn period. Directed by Huang Jianzhong, Yuen Bun and Yanyi, the series starred Chen Baoguo, Bao Guo'an, You Yong, Li Guangjie and Zhou Yang. The series was first aired on TVB in November 2006 in Hong Kong and a year later on CCTV in mainland China. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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