Awakening of Insects

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Awakening of Insects

2019- 2019

1 Seasons

45 Episodes

6.5(2 votes)

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Overview

Set during the Japanese occupation of Shanghai in 1941, the drama follows Chen Shan who was forced to be a Japanese spy to save his younger sister who was held in captive; and his journey to become a patriotic fighter.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Zhang Ruoyun

Chen Shan / Xiao Zhengguo

Wang Ou

Zhang Li

Sun Yizhou

Zhou Haichao

Kan Qingzi

Yu Xiaowan

Wang Longzheng

Huang Muwei

Li Qiang

Fei Zhengpeng

Gao Shuguang

Guang Yongshang

Yu Jinwei

Qian Shiying

Wang Wanjuan

Tang Manqing

Luo Qiuyun

Chen Xia

Creative team

Written by: Fei Hai

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