Great Expectations (2018)
Also Known As:
远大前程
Yuan Da Qian Cheng
Director:
Xie Ze [谢泽] and Pan Shu Wu [潘戍午]
Original Network:
Hunan TV;
Country:
Chinese
Genres:
Historical, political, Suspense
Status:
Completed
Date aired:
2018
Summary:
A small town man brings along his mother and his best friend to the big city to find work. Their temporarily lodge with an old buddy of his, who is at the time the center of conflicts between union workers fighting for their rights and unscrupulous bosses trying to crush their protests. The man learns to navigate the political landmines and climbs up the society ladder. Yet, he is privately dissatisfied withthe man he has become. He later finds a purpose in life and a cause greater than money and power.