Series synopsis
The Red Cradle, also known as 马背摇篮 is a Chinese drama television series that premiered on Beijing Television 北京卫视 on January 7, 2026. It ended on January 16, 2026. It stars Lyric Lan, Liu Zhiyang, Zhu Tie and Xiao Yin.
The caregivers and soldiers of Yan’an’s Second Nursery escort 136 children through war-torn lands to safety. Facing gunfire, harsh conditions, and constant danger, they sacrifice everything to protect the children, giving rise to the legendary “Children’s Long March” and an enduring spirit of courage and devotion that lives on today.
Premise
The caregivers and soldiers of Yan’an’s Second Nursery escort 136 children through war-torn lands to safety. Facing gunfire, harsh conditions, and constant danger, they sacrifice everything to protect the children, giving rise to the legendary “Children’s Long March” and an enduring spirit of courage and devotion that lives on today.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lyric Lan as Wen Renqiu
- Liu Zhiyang as Wei Geming
- Zhu Tie as Xu Yanqing
- Xiao Yin as Xiao Fengxia
- Niu Beiren as Shi Dashan
- Zhang Liming as Xiang Liming
- Liu Yuqiao as Xu Zhou
- Chen Guanying as Zhao Tiezhu
Supporting cast
- Jiang Fuyi as Wang Maisui
- Gu Jing as Gu Hongmei
- Zhao Jing as Lin Shuyi
- Wu Meiyi as Zhang Xiuqin
- Jia Yuechuan as Liu Zhiyuan
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | January 7, 2026 | January 16, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 7, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 7, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 7, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Beijing Television 北京卫视 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 7, 2026 |
| Last aired | January 16, 2026 |
| Status | ended |