Red Sorghum(2014)

Red Sorghum is a Chinese television series adapted from Nobel Prize winner Mo Yan's acclaimed 1986 novel. Directed by Zheng Xiaolong, the drama marks actress Zhou Xun's return to television after a decade away. Set against the backdrop of rural China during a turbulent historical period, the series follows a young woman navigating love, family duty, and survival in a harsh landscape. The story weaves together passion and tragedy as she confronts the complexities of her changing world. With its literary pedigree and sweeping narrative scope, Red Sorghum captures the resilience of ordinary people caught in extraordinary circumstances, blending intimate character drama with the epic scale of China's transformative era.