Series synopsis
The Long Way Back is a Chinese drama war & politics television series that premiered on CCTV-8 on August 25, 2025. It ended on September 9, 2025. It stars Hu Jun, Li Naiwen, Chen Jingke and Yuan Shanshan.
The journey of an ordinary soldier in the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army during the 14-year Second Sino-Japanese War, highlighting the region's grueling and heroic fight against Japanese imperialist forces.
Premise
The journey of an ordinary soldier in the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army during the 14-year Second Sino-Japanese War, highlighting the region's grueling and heroic fight against Japanese imperialist forces.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Hu Jun as Lao Shandong
- Li Naiwen as Tang Deyuan
- Chen Jingke as Tian Xiaogui
- Yuan Shanshan as Hua'er
- Ren Bin as Gao Yunhu
- Song Jiateng as Fu Qing
- Lin Yongjian as Xiao Tie Lin [Mudanjiang police chief]
Guest cast
- Li Xinzhe as Jiang Sixi
- Li Yuwei as Uncle Feng
- Feng Jun as Hua'er's Mother
- Wang Jinhao as Li Ermao
- Chen Junxi as Katayama Shinji
- Xiangrong Dong as Old Hunter
- Jiang Xin as Da Kuozhi
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 34 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 34 | August 25, 2025 | September 9, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | August 25, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | August 25, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | August 25, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CCTV-8 |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 25, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 9, 2025 |
| Status | ended |