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Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong

Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong

2023•45m
Drama

The series follows Mao Zedong’s journey from a young student to a devoted Marxist between 1918 and 1921, set against China’s political turmoil, social movements, and the rise of new ideas, as he searches for a path to save his country and its people.

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Language

ZH

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 18, 2023

Last Aired

January 8, 2024

Networks

iQiyi

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2023-12-18
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2023-12-18
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2023-12-19
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2023-12-19
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2023-12-20
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2023-12-20
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2023-12-21
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2023-12-21
Episode 9
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2023-12-22
Episode 10
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2023-12-23
Episode 11
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2023-12-24
Episode 12
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2023-12-24
Episode 13
E13
Episode 13
Air date: 2023-12-25
Episode 14
E14
Episode 14
Air date: 2023-12-25
Episode 15
E15
Episode 15
Air date: 2023-12-26
Episode 16
E16
Episode 16
Air date: 2023-12-26
Episode 17
E17
Episode 17
Air date: 2023-12-27
Episode 18
E18
Episode 18
Air date: 2023-12-27
Episode 19
E19
Episode 19
Air date: 2023-12-28
Episode 20
E20
Episode 20
Air date: 2023-12-28
Episode 21
E21
Episode 21
Air date: 2023-12-29
Episode 22
E22
Episode 22
Air date: 2023-12-30
Episode 23
E23
Episode 23
Air date: 2024-01-01
Episode 24
E24
Episode 24
Air date: 2024-01-01
Episode 25
E25
Episode 25
Air date: 2024-01-02
Episode 26
E26
Episode 26
Air date: 2024-01-02
Episode 27
E27
Episode 27
Air date: 2024-01-03
Episode 28
E28
Episode 28
Air date: 2024-01-03
Episode 29
E29
Episode 29
Air date: 2024-01-04
Episode 30
E30
Episode 30
Air date: 2024-01-04
Episode 31
E31
Episode 31
Air date: 2024-01-05
Episode 32
E32
Episode 32
Air date: 2024-01-06
Episode 33
E33
Episode 33
Air date: 2024-01-07
Episode 34
E34
Episode 34
Air date: 2024-01-07
Episode 35
E35
Episode 35
Air date: 2024-01-08

Cast

Liu Chenglin

Liu Chenglin

Mao Zedong

Mi Zhuoqing

Mi Zhuoqing

Yang Kaihui

Yu Yang

Yu Yang

Yang Changji

Li Donghan

Li Donghan

Li Dazhao

Dong Yong

Dong Yong

Xiang Jingyu

Huang Haonan

Cai Hesen

Song Peize

Song Peize

Xiao Zisheng

Tian Ai

Tian Ai

Xiang Jingyu

Xiao Yunxi

Tao Siyong

Wang Xiaoyunzi

Wang Xiaoyunzi

Cai Chang

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