National Spirit(2019)

National Spirit is a Chinese historical drama set in the early 1950s, when the newly founded People's Republic faced mounting pressure from the Korean War and Western economic sanctions. Tasked by Chairman Mao, nearly 10,000 workers in southern Shaanxi's northwestern military region undertake a dangerous mission to locate and extract vital resources needed to sustain the struggling nation. Caught between patriotic duty and personal survival, the characters must navigate harsh conditions, political tension, and the weight of impossible expectations. The series captures a pivotal moment in modern Chinese history, exploring themes of sacrifice, collective will, and the human cost of nation-building during a time of crisis.