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Kewang (1990)

Kewang poster
Original title
渴望
Genre
drama, family
Country
China
Length
1 season, 50 episodes
Rating
5.5 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

Set in China, this series follows characters as they deal with love, friendship and everyday life. It shows people seeking stability and meaning in a changing era.

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What happens

Ke Wang (Chinese: 渴望) is a Chinese television series released in 1990. It stars Zhang Kaili and Li Xuejian. "Ke wang" in Chinese means "aspiration", "yearning", thus the theme of the series concerns human nature. "Ke wang" tells a story of human nature with the era's background, revealing people's eager desire for traditional values, for love, friendship, and a good life. Among the most watched Chinese television shows in history, the series has been known to achieved unprecedented television ratings and viewers in China. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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