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Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong - Season 1

The series follows Mao Zedong’s journey from a young student to a devoted Marxist between 1918 and 1921, set against China’s political turmoil, social movements, and the rise of new ideas, as he searches for a path to save his country and its people.

Top Cast

  • Liu Chenglin

    Liu Chenglin

    Mao Zedong

  • Mi Zhuoqing

    Mi Zhuoqing

    Yang Kaihui

  • Yu Yang

    Yu Yang

    Yang Changji

  • Li Donghan

    Li Donghan

    Li Dazhao

  • Dong Yong

    Dong Yong

    Xiang Jingyu

  • Huang Haonan

    Huang Haonan

    Cai Hesen

  • Song Peize

    Song Peize

    Xiao Zisheng

  • Tian Ai

    Tian Ai

    Xiang Jingyu

  • Xiao Yunxi

    Xiao Yunxi

    Tao Siyong

Overview

The series follows Mao Zedong’s journey from a young student to a devoted Marxist between 1918 and 1921, set against China’s political turmoil, social movements, and the rise of new ideas, as he searches for a path to save his country and its people.

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