Great Expectations (2018)

Other name: 远大前程, Yuan Da Qian Cheng

Description:

In the captivating drama Great Expectations, a determined man from a small town moves to the bustling big city in search of a better future, bringing along his mother and his best friend. They find temporary shelter with an old buddy who is deeply entangled in a fierce conflict between passionate union workers fighting for their rights and unscrupulous bosses stopping at nothing to crush their protests. As the ambitious newcomer learns to navigate dangerous political landmines, he rapidly climbs the social ladder, achieving the wealth and status he always wanted. However, his rapid rise comes at a heavy cost. Privately dissatisfied with the ruthless man he has become, he begins to question his choices. Ultimately, he redirects his life, finding a true purpose and a cause far greater than mere money and power. This gripping story of ambition, morality, and redemption explores what it truly means to succeed.

Producer: Hunan TV

Director: Xie Ze [谢泽] and Pan Shu Wu [潘戍午]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Historical; political; Suspense