Absolutely enthralling, romantic, stirring, suspenseful, scary, thrilling drama. Set before the start of WW2, in a fictional town near the Arsenal Military Academy (AMA). Although the settings may be fictional, the drama sets forth the tensions that existed between the Japanese and Chinese before WW2. But what makes this drama so compelling is the human interactions.
Xu Kai as Gu Yanzgen is magnificent, I love all his dramas, but this one is the best. He goes from a lackadaisical wealthy playboy to a committed soldier, lover, patriot. You will be cheering him on.
Bai Lu plays the beloved sister Yie Xiang, who lost her brother too soon. He wanted to attend AMA but died. She decides to takes his place and masquerade as a cadet. She does a phenomenal job, but when it's time to take a shower, dress, etc., with her roommate Xu Kai sometimes in attendance, it's problematic. They have a silent agreement and Xu Kai falls in love.
There are many more dramatic relationships, frightening encounters, funny episodes, but it is always super entertaining.
All of the actors are fantastic! From our lovers, the students, teachers, evil Japanese platters, etc. There are so many gripping, funny, romantic, frightening episodes. Just watch this drama. During the last 5 episodes, I did not leave my seat.
So far the best Chinese drama I've watched. Hits all the bases and then some. Phenomenal. Breathtaking. Romantic. Edge of your seat. Funny. Scary. Makes you think about why some people hate and see the worst and others love.
