Sparrow (2016)
- Original title
- 麻雀
- Directed by
- Jin Chen, Zhou Yuan Zhou
- Cast
- Li Yi Feng, Zhou Dong Yu, Zhang Lu Yi, Zhang Ruo Yun, Kan Qing Zi, Yin Zheng, Li Xiao Ran, Wang Jin Song
- Genre
- action & adventure, drama, war & politics
- Country
- People's Republic of China
- Length
- 1 season, 69 episodes
- Rated
- 15
- Rating
- 6.0 of 10 from 11 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
In 1940s Shanghai, a young man infiltrates the Japanese secret police, working as a spy while navigating a web of loyalty, betrayal, and moral compromise. The series focuses on the psychological toll of living under constant suspicion. It follows his relationships with other agents and his handlers.
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What happens
Sparrow (Chinese: 麻雀; pinyin: Mājan; lit. 'Mahjong') is a 2016 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name by Hai Fei (海飞), starring Li Yifeng as the title character. It aired on Hunan TV from 5 September to 20 October 2016. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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