A mother chooses. One lives, one dies. Except neither ever really did.
45 minSeason 1 • Episode 38
LatestDuring the 1976 Tangshan earthquake, Li Yuanni is forced to separate her twin children. As they grow up, the siblings face life's challenges while dealing with the lasting trauma and family bonds from the disaster.
Acting
Zhang Guoli delivers patriarchal devastation with quiet precision.
Production
Earthquake sequences that rival theatrical disaster films.
Writing
Decades-spanning narrative with zero filler episodes.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Zhang Ling's novel and released near the 2010 Tangshan earthquake anniversary, it became mandatory viewing for state commemoration—turning personal tragedy into national narrative.
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