In a drama full of tears and heroism, "Civilian Hero" alias "Qianlong Road" takes us back to the 1930s, when the three northeastern provinces were immersed in the shadow of Japanese aggression. The drama affectionately depicts the life trajectory of Shan Zhongxiang (played by Qi Dao), an ordinary farmer whose fate takes a sharp turn after his sister, Xiao Hong (played by Tian Min), a talented female writer, is brutally murdered by the Japanese army.
Xiao Hong's words were like sharp blades, exposing the crimes of the invaders and infuriating the Japanese. The tragic death of her and her husband Li Jingxin (played by Sun Yang) became the trigger point for Shan Zhongxiang's pathos and revenge. He joined the anti-Japanese volunteer army led by Liu Huayong (played by Li Hongtao) and embarked on a journey of revenge.
One of the climaxes in the play is that Shan Zhongxiang and Liu Huayong are unfortunately ambushed by the Japanese army during an operation, and the two are forced to hide in a cave and face a desperate situation. At this critical moment, in order to protect Liu Huayong, Shan Zhongxiang disregarded his personal safety and bravely fought to the death against the enemy. This battle not only showed his bravery, but also the end of his life's journey. His sacrifice created the legend of his civilian hero and became an immortal page in the history of the Anti-Japanese War.
This drama is not only a hymn to the extraordinary courage of an ordinary person in an extraordinary era, but also a deep memory of that painful history.
When another climax of the plot came, Liu Huayong (played by Li Hongtao) received the bad news of Shan Zhongxiang's heroic sacrifice, and the news hit him like a hammer in the heart. In grief, Liu Huayong vowed to avenge his comrades and brothers. The Volunteers he led, full of tragic determination, launched a shocking large-scale attack on the Japanese fortress. This attack not only dealt a heavy blow to the Japanese invaders, but also avenged Shan Zhongxiang and other comrades who died in the battle.
"Civilian Hero" is not only a TV series, it is a profound review of history and a passionate ode to patriotism. It vividly shows the indomitable and courageous spirit of the "descendants of the dragon" in the difficult years. This drama deeply touched the audience through its depiction of the heroic qualities and the brilliance of human nature shown by ordinary people at special moments.
The performances of the actors give this drama a special charm, especially the superb acting skills of Qi Dao and Li Hongtao, who make the audience deeply feel the emotions and firm beliefs of the characters. The compactness of the plot, the spectacle of the scenes, and the moving music all together make up this outstanding work worth watching. "Civilian Hero" not only provides the audience with visual and emotional enjoyment, but also pays a profound tribute to those difficult years.