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The Long Way Back

6.9
Historical Drama Chinese 36 Episodes

In the winter of 1937, the Japanese Kwantung Army launched the "Three Rivers Crusade" against the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army according to their three-year "rectification" plan, and the struggle of the Anti-Japanese United Army entered the most difficult period. In the autumn of 1938, the fierce battle caused a small team of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army to suffer heavy losses. Before breaking out, the platoon leader "Old Shandong" agreed with the soldiers that the survivors would go to the eight pines outside Songlin Town, Mudanjiang, carve their numbers on the trees, and regroup and return to the team. From then on, "Old Shandong" and five other anti-Japanese fighters embarked on a life-and-death journey back to the team. Some people were separated, some died, some betrayed, and some joined the 88th International Brigade to start new training and fighting. In 1945, on the eve of the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, three soldiers who joined the 88th International Brigade returned to the Northeast with a secret mission, and won over their comrades who had wavered in their thoughts to rejoin the team and complete the arduous task together. (Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = MyDramaList)

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In the winter of 1937, the Japanese Kwantung Army launched the "Three Rivers Crusade" against the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army according to their three-year "rectification" plan, and the struggle of the Anti-Japanese United Army entered the most difficult period. In the autumn of 1938, the fierce battle caused a small team of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army to suffer heavy losses. Before breaking out, the platoon leader "Old Shandong" agreed with the soldiers that the survivors would go to the eight pines outside Songlin Town, Mudanjiang, carve their numbers on the trees, and regroup and return to the team. From then on, "Old Shandong" and five other anti-Japanese fighters embarked on a life-and-death journey back to the team. Some people were separated, some died, some betrayed, and some joined the 88th International Brigade to start new training and fighting. In 1945, on the eve of the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, three soldiers who joined the 88th International Brigade returned to the Northeast with a secret mission, and won over their comrades who had wavered in their thoughts to rejoin the team and complete the arduous task together. (Source: Chinese = Weibo || Translation = MyDramaList)

#1930s #Chinese Communist Party #Historical Fiction #Japanese Colonial Rule #War #Web Series

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TMDB ID
273271

About "The Long Way Back"

"The Long Way Back", a captivating China drama that premiered in 2025 on CCTV and masterfully combines elements of Historical and Drama and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

spans 36 compelling episodes, with each episode delivering 45 minutes of engaging content.

The series has garnered significant acclaim, maintaining an impressive rating of 6.9, resonating with over 142 viewers on MyDramaList, ranking #99999 in popularity and #99999 overall on the platform.

The drama showcases an exceptional ensemble cast featuring Hu Jun, Chen Jingke, Li Naiwen, Yuan Shanshan, Ren Bin, Song Jiateng, Li Junxian, Zhang Xiaoyang, Zhang Doudou, Jiang Xin, who bring their characters to life with compelling performances.

Known in China as "归队", this production exemplifies the growing global appeal and rich storytelling tradition of Asian entertainment.

Details

Release Date
2025-08-25
Status
Returning Series
Language
Chinese
Country
China
Network
CCTV
Seasons
1
Episodes
36
Runtime
45m
Cast
Hu Jun, Chen Jingke, Li Naiwen, Yuan Shanshan, Ren Bin, Song Jiateng, Li Junxian, Zhang Xiaoyang, Zhang Doudou, Jiang Xin

MyDramaList Info

Popularity
#99999
Ranked
#99999
Watchers
142
Content Rating
Not Yet Rated
Aired On
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Native Title
归队

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