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My Father and Mother
2013·1 Season·38 Episodes·★ 7.0
Chinese original
Amid the political upheaval from the 1970s through the post–Cultural Revolution era, Chen Zhi, his devoted fiancée Cuihua, and his former classmate Xiuluo become caught in a struggle of power, integrity, and betrayal when corrupt county leader Ma Qingsheng sees Chen Zhi’s rising career as a threat.
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Does this fit your time and taste?
A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Compact commitment · 38 episodes
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Season 1
38 episodes
2013
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