"Donghai Inn", a TV series that vividly restores the story of Jiahai, a small coastal county town in eastern Zhejiang, and the "Donghai Inn" there in 1942, not only tells the true history of the underground party in eastern Zhejiang, but also reflects the heroism and fearlessness of the people in eastern Zhejiang in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. This drama is China's first anti-Japanese war film and television drama with Shanghai style, starring talented Gao Changhao, Tian Ye and other powerful actors, directed by Xu Minyong.
The plot revolves around an important task of the Zhedong Column of the New Fourth Army: to destroy the Japanese army's lines of communication and fight the invaders. To this end, they decided to set up a secret liaison station in Jiahai County. Lu Agen (Gao Changhao), a witty and brave scout captain, is sent here by the commander of the column, and he chooses the Donghai Inn, run by Yu Zhang's (Feng Yuxi), as the hidden location of the liaison station. Here, he meets Yu Zhang's daughter, Yu Xiaohua (Yan Luyang), and a deep emotional connection quickly develops between the two.
However, the tension of the plot escalates with the intervention of Yu Xiaohua's fiancé Wang Dahai (played by Huang Ziteng). Wang Dahai is not only a traitor of the Japanese army, but also colludes with the Japanese garrison commander Miyamoto (played by Huang Kuiqing) to conspire to expose the secrets of the East China Sea Inn. In this struggle full of crises and challenges, Lu Agen and Yu Xiaohua must make difficult choices, and their love, faith, and loyalty will be severely tested. The fate of the East Sea Inn, as well as its characters, are embroiled in a complex situation of life and death, love, and betrayal.
With its deep historical background, gripping plot, and excellent cast, "East China Sea Inn" not only provides the audience with a historical retrospective, but also shows the courage and sacrifice in human nature. The show is a profound tribute to the indomitable spirit of people during that tumultuous time.
In the TV series "East Sea Inn", the climax of episode 18 is a profound dramatic display. Lu Agen and Yu Xiaohua were unfortunately surrounded by Japanese troops during an operation, and they faced a desperate situation. At this life-or-death stake, they decide to use explosives to create a way to escape, even at the cost of their own lives, along with the enemy. However, at this critical moment, the reinforcements of the New Fourth Army arrived in time and launched a fierce battle with the Japanese army, successfully rescuing them. This scene not only shows the deep love and sacrifice spirit between Lu Agen and Yu Xiaohua, but also reflects the heroism and unity of the soldiers of the New Fourth Army.
Episode 24 presents another tense climax. In order to take revenge on Lu Agen, Wang Dahai devises a trap to lure Lu Agen and Yu Xiaohua into an abandoned mine. He planned to destroy the mine with explosives and bury them alive. Unexpectedly, Yu Zhang and the rest of the inn people also followed them to the mine. Under Wang Dahai's blind anger, he detonated the explosives. At this critical moment, Lu Agen and Yu Xiaohua hugged each other tightly, guarding the secrets of the Donghai Inn with Yu Zhang's family and other people at the inn, showing their unwavering loyalty and dedication with their lives. This scene not only shows the heroic sacrifice of the innkeepers, but also profoundly depicts the cruelty and greatness of the Anti-Japanese War.
"Donghai Inn" brought an audio-visual feast to the audience with its compact plot, vivid character creation, realistic scene design, beautiful music and superb acting skills. This drama not only restores the historical truth of the Anti-Japanese War, but also shows the humanistic feelings during the Anti-Japanese War, allowing the audience to deeply feel the power of the spirit of the Anti-Japanese War. It is not only a Shanghai-style anti-Japanese war drama, but also an excellent work that inherits the red gene.