The Glory and the Dream(2018)

The Glory and the Dream is a Chinese drama spanning the 1960s to 2000 that follows four young scientists at a remote research facility devoted to developing atomic and hydrogen weapons. Zhang Lijun, a military officer's son; Ma Chaoyang, raised by farmers; Lu Ruowen, from a wealthy background; and Xiang Qing, recently returned from the Soviet Union, arrive at Chong San Jun Ling with patriotic fervor. As Chairman Mao's ideology reshapes the nation, these idealistic youths grapple with the moral weight of their work, personal ambitions, and loyalty to their country. The series explores their sacrifices, relationships, and the human cost of scientific progress during a transformative era in Chinese history.