Southern Lands in the North
Set in 1950s, a village in north China. Wu - the director of the commune leads people to dig wells and fight against drought in order to change their hometown's look.
Set in 1950s, a village in north China. Wu - the director of the commune leads people to dig wells and fight against drought in order to change their hometown's look.
Ma Ji
Qin Yi
Yongping Sun
Set in 1950s, a village in north China. Wu - the director of the commune leads people to dig wells and fight against drought in order to change their hometown's look.
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