A Beauty in Troubled Times (2012)

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Set in 1930s Shanghai against the backdrop of China's war with Japan, A Beauty in Troubled Times is a legendary tale of resilience and sacrifice. The story follows Zhang Lian Xin, a lowly maid determined to break free from her destiny. Her quest for freedom and love takes a dark turn when she becomes a pawn in Zhang Wen Jin's scheme to overthrow his father. Framed for murder alongside Chong Yang, Lian Xin endures countless hardships. Through their shared struggles against Wen Jin and Japanese invaders, Lian Xin and Chong Yang fall deeply in love. However, to save her lover, Lian Xin must make the ultimate sacrifice. She rejects He Tian, a wealthy aspiring Sherlock Holmes, and marries Ma Kun, the most powerful mob boss of the Shanghai Bund. After uncovering Ma Kun's true identity and facing fierce Japanese retaliation, Lian Xin and Chong Yang must ultimately choose to sacrifice their romance and lives for the ultimate cause of freedom and justice.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2012

Genre:Historical; Romance; War