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8.0 1 Seasons • 56 Episodes

Great Expectations

In 20th century Shanghai, Hong Sanyuan arrives with his mother and close friend, Qi Lin, in search of a better life. There, he came under the guidance of ferry leader Yan Hua. Hong becomes entangled in the power struggles between two large conglomerates, and eventually also becomes involved in political affairs.

Seasons

Top Cast

  • Chen Sicheng

    Chen Sicheng

    Hong Sanyuan

  • Yuan Hong

    Yuan Hong

    Qi Sen

  • Tong Liya

    Tong Liya

    Lin Yiyi

  • Fu Dalong

    Fu Dalong

    Yan Hua

  • Amber Kuo Tsai-Chieh

    Amber Kuo Tsai-Chieh

    Yu Mengzhu

  • Zhang Li

    Zhang Li

    Ah Qiao

  • Zhao Lixin

    Zhao Lixin

    Lu Yusheng

  • Ni Dahong

    Ni Dahong

    Huo Tianhong

  • Liu Yijun

    Liu Yijun

    Zhang Wanlin

Overview

In 20th century Shanghai, Hong Sanyuan arrives with his mother and close friend, Qi Lin, in search of a better life. There, he came under the guidance of ferry leader Yan Hua. Hong becomes entangled in the power struggles between two large conglomerates, and eventually also becomes involved in political affairs.

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