A war drama where the sharpest weapon isn't a gun—it's knowing who to trust.
Season 1 • Episode 32
LatestDuring the Chinese Civil War, Du Xiumei leads a Red Army guerrilla group against Nationalist forces in the Silver River region. Amidst betrayal and mysterious deaths, local figure Pi Degui, with hidden loyalties, risks everything to aid the revolution and protect his comrades.
Acting
Li Youbin's layered performance as the secretly subversive Pi Degui.
Writing
Taut plotting where allegiances shift like sand in Silver River.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Li Youbin was primarily known for villain roles before this; his casting as the morally complex Pi Degui was considered risky.
The series aired during China's 2008 Olympics soft power push, making its unflinching portrayal of Civil War brutality surprisingly bold for state television.
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