Burning Stars

Dec 7, 2024

★ 9.8

Overview

In 1920s Shanghai, a group of brave young individuals band together to carry out a dangerous mission, and amid political turmoil, they grow through sacrifice and resilience.

Genres

Drama

War

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Cast

Li Yimin

Roy Wang

Ding Menghua

Sophie Zhang

Xu Tianping

Liang Jingkang

Hou Shaolie

Jerry Lee

Zhang Guisheng

Yin Xiaotian

Barrett

Matt William Knowles

Commander Bai

Han Tongsheng

Xia Youqun

Zhang Xiaochen

Qu Qiubai

Tong Mengshi

Luo Shiwen

Zhai Xiaowen

Officer Nielsen

AJ Donnelly

Xu Renchao

Yu Ailei

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