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The Road We Have Taken

2009Show1 season50 episodesTV-14

DramaWar & Politics
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

An intricate, moving drama series about history and politics, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

Nation affairs, family affairs and outstanding soldiers In 1925, two brothers Yang Liren and Yang Chanqing successively left their home for Guangzhou to make a living. With the help of his elder sister Chanhua and CPC members Qu En and Qu Xia, Liqing passed the exam to Huangpu Military College. Influenced by communist thoughts and experiencing East Expedition and Northern Expedition, Liqing became an outstanding soldier...

Feels like

  • Chinese Historical Epic
  • Political Drama
  • Family Saga
  • Warfare & Conflict
  • Ideological Struggle
  • Brotherhood & Betrayal
  • Revolutionary Era
  • Social Commentary
  • Grand Scale Narrative
  • Character-Driven Drama

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Zhang Li

Everyone

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Facts

June 2, 2009 · June 18, 2009 · Ended

First aired
June 2, 2009
Last aired
June 18, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 50 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, War & Politics
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Road We Have Taken?"

Questions about The Road We Have Taken

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Road We Have Taken?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Road We Have Taken worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.9).

Is The Road We Have Taken okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The Road We Have Taken?

38 h

About 38 hours: 50 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2009.

Is The Road We Have Taken plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Road We Have Taken in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.