If you're browsing War & Politics shows, White Deer Plain (2017) is the kind of series that builds its world steadily without getting messy. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Zhang Jiayi, He Bing, and Qin Hailu, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 2.7/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
White Deer Plain (2017)
Also known as: 白鹿原, Bai Lu Yuan, White Deer Plain
First aired: April 16, 2017
Runtime: 45 min
Networks: LeTV, Jiangsu Television 江苏卫视, Anhui Television
Set in the eponymous White Deer Village in Shaanxi Province where the two most important families – Bai and Lu – and their sons have always lived together in peace. But the turmoil leads to a fierce struggle for land ownership. A young woman new to the village soon finds herself caught between the two camps. Director Liu Jin uses the story of these two families as a metaphor for the fate of the Chinese people as first Chinese war lords are overrun by Japanese invaders, then civil war follows hot on the heels of the Second World War and finally the victorious Maoists begin waving their red flags. The drama is based off the novel by Chen Zhong Shi.
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