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Red Sorghum is a 2014 Chinese television series based on Nobel laureate Mo Yan's 1986 novel of the same name. Directed by Zheng Xiaolong, it also features the highly anticipated return of actress Zhou Xun to television after 10 years. The series chronicles the struggles of the protagonist Jiu'er in rural Shandong province in early 1930s. It aired simultaneously on four satellite television channels from 27 October to 17 November 2014 for 60 episodes.

Drama · 2014 · 46 min

Starring Huang Xuan , Qin Hailu , Chu Á Văn

Director Zheng Xiaolong

EPISODE 1

Red Sorghum

In the 1930s, bandits and smokehouses are rampant in Gaomi County, Shandong Province; the new county magistrate, Zhu Haosan and his wife Sun Dajiao and his entourage takes office in Gaomi; on the first day, he is attacked by the local bandit leader.

43 min · 19 Sept 2016
EPISODE 2

Red Sorghum

Jiuer feels a lot more relaxed because of an agreement with Junjie; after Zhu Haosan takes office, he is busy resolving grievances for the people.

43 min · 20 Sept 2016
EPISODE 3

Red Sorghum

Zhang Jichang tells Huaneck the location and secret code where Jiuer meets Junjie; Junjie's mother worries about Jiuer's safety and secretly sends a letter to Zhu Haosan; Jiuer arrives at the meeting place on time, but is kidnapped.

43 min · 21 Sept 2016
EPISODE 4

Red Sorghum

Jiuer gives Huaneck an idea, thinking that he could protect her, but didn't know that Huaneck took the money and didn't intend to let her go; Yu Zhanao and Sikui brings Zhu Haosan's troops to the bandit's nest in Huaneck.

43 min · 22 Sept 2016
EPISODE 5

Red Sorghum

A big brewing household in Gaomi County, has been coveting the 30-mile red wine secret recipe in their home; the boss Shan Tingxiu said to his son Shan Bianlang that his wife Jiuer is kidnapped by the bandits.

43 min · 23 Sept 2016
EPISODE 6

Red Sorghum

Jiuer and the rooster visit and marry into Shan's family hastily; on the wedding night, poor Jiuer hides from the dying groom far away, afraid and worried.

42 min · 26 Sept 2016