Zheng's Seventeen Room (2013)

Directed by

Zhang Zi En

Cast

Wu Jian, Zhao Ning Yu, Li Cheng Ru, Huang Mei Ying, Ma Jing, Xu Huan Shan, Ma Yi, Cao Wei Yu

Length

25 episodes

How it feels

This series follows Zheng Bohai, a descendant of a notable family, who moves to Shanghai during the late Qing Dynasty. He faces hardships in love and livelihood while witnessing China's struggles. After many upheavals, Shanghai is liberated and his family legacy endures.

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