Set during World War II in 1942, the series follows a high-stakes intelligence mission after an Allied aircraft carrying a mysterious and vital figure is shot down in Japanese-occupied territory. Faced with an impossible task, the military intelligence department reactivates a covert operative who has been dormant for five years and sends him, along with a local assistant, to infiltrate a heavily guarded island. Under constant surveillance by occupying forces, the two must earn the trust of the island’s residents while navigating danger, deception, and shifting loyalties. As the mission unfolds within this isolated “sea prison,” survival, trust, and duty are put to the ultimate test. (Source: kisskh) ~~ Based on real events. ~~ Co-production with the U.S.A. Edit Translation
- English
- Español
- Українська
- magyar / magyar nyelv
- Native Title: 长河落日
- Also Known As: Chang He Luo Ri , Sunset in Glory
- Director: Zhao Yi Long
- Genres: Thriller, Historical, Crime, War
Where to Watch River Sunset
Cast & Credits
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![Edward Zhang in River Sunset Chinese Drama]( "Edward Zhang in River Sunset Chinese Drama")
Edward ZhangWumu Yi Lang / Takeki IchiroMain Role -
![Ning Chang in River Sunset Chinese Drama]( "Ning Chang in River Sunset Chinese Drama")
Ning Chang Main Role -
![Morning Chang in River Sunset Chinese Drama]( "Morning Chang in River Sunset Chinese Drama")
Morning ChangYe De GongSupport Role -
![Kohata Ryu in River Sunset Chinese Drama]( "Kohata Ryu in River Sunset Chinese Drama")
Kohata RyuDa Dao HaoSupport Role -
![Kobayashi Shigeo in River Sunset Chinese Drama]( "Kobayashi Shigeo in River Sunset Chinese Drama")
Kobayashi ShigeoTeng TianSupport Role -
![Liao Wang in River Sunset Chinese Drama]( "Liao Wang in River Sunset Chinese Drama")
Liao WangLuo Zheng YongSupport Role
Reviews
Turning the tide of war
Set in WWII just after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Sunset Glory details the story behind the Doolittle Raid from both the US and Chinese points of view. It is a rare find in Chinese drama land, and for most of the 44 episodes, this is a well-produced, written and performed show. The spy storyline on the island drags a bit after the middle of the drama, but the story has a strong climax towards the end both in terms of the personal stories of the characters and in terms of the larger historical context. All in all, a great story of what is sacrificed in war - one's identity, humanity and sanity - and what mankind can do to turn the tides to end a war.If more time allowed, I would have preferred to see the pilots' rescue and aid from the Chinese afterwards in more detail rather than just with a montage and monologue over it, but perhaps that is another story to tell.
Of note, this is set during war times, so be prepared for difficult themes and scenes including rape, murder, etc.
