Defying the Storm (2022)

Other name: 凭栏一片风云起, 憑欄一片風雲起, Ping Lan Yi Pian Feng Yun Qi Zu Xun, Leaning on the Railing, A Storm of Wind and Cloud

Description:

Defying the Storm tells the compelling story of Chinese intellectuals navigating the turmoil of the 1937 Japanese occupation of Beiping. As war broke out and northern universities moved south, Meng Hai Tang, a lecturer from the National Peking University, embarked on a perilous journey with her young students, dedicated to preserving the essence of civilization. In exile, the National Southwest Associated University, or Lianda, was born, a vital institution safeguarding national heritage. Amidst this upheaval, Hai Tang and Zhang Qi found love, their partnership a pillar of strength. They established a medical school under Peking University in Chongqing, but Hai Tang's dismissal led them further west. Marrying in Kunming, they reestablished their medical school in Mengzi. Their unwavering commitment culminated in leading students to provide crucial medical aid during the intense Battle of Northern Burma and Western Yunnan, exemplifying the fearless university spirit and the profound sacrifices made by two generations to keep hope alive.

Producer: Tencent VideoMango TVHunan TV

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Drama; Historical; Romance; War