Series synopsis
Cross the Yalu River, also known as 跨过鸭绿江 is a Chinese war & politics television series that premiered on CCTV-1 on December 27, 2020. It ended on January 22, 2021. It stars Tang Guoqiang, Ding Yongdai, Sun Weimin and Wang Zhifei.
Amid the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950, China decisively intervenes, deploying the Volunteer Army under Mao Zedong’s strategic guidance. Facing fierce battles and shifting leadership on both sides, the war culminates in prolonged negotiations.
Premise
Amid the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950, China decisively intervenes, deploying the Volunteer Army under Mao Zedong’s strategic guidance. Facing fierce battles and shifting leadership on both sides, the war culminates in prolonged negotiations.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tang Guoqiang as Mao Zedong
- Ding Yongdai as Peng Dehuai
- Sun Weimin as Zhou Enlai
- Wang Zhifei as Nie Rongzhen
- Liu Zhibing as Deng Hua
- Wang Tonghui as Xie Fang
- Yao Gang as Hong Xuezhi
- Wang Ting as Han Xianchu
Supporting cast
- Liu Tao as Du Ping
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 40 | December 27, 2020 | January 22, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | December 27, 2020 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | December 27, 2020 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | December 28, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CCTV-1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 27, 2020 |
| Last aired | January 22, 2021 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |