Student Soldiers(2017)

Student Soldiers is a Chinese historical drama set in 1944, during Japan's second assault on Guangxi province. The series follows two passionate students, Mo Jiajun and Du Shaowei, who abandon their studies to secretly join the war effort on the front lines. As they witness the brutal realities of combat, both young men undergo profound transformations—their idealism tested and their understanding of duty, sacrifice, and patriotism fundamentally altered. The narrative captures their journey from sheltered civilians to soldiers, exploring how war reshapes their consciousness and forces them to confront the true cost of resistance. Student Soldiers blends intimate character development with the sweeping historical backdrop of China's struggle against Japanese invasion during the final years of World War II.