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Mantang Gao

Mantang Gao

Writing

Known For

Pathfinding to the Northeast
8.8

Zhu Kaishan, a man from Shandong joins settlers in northeast China during the mid-19th century. Amidst turmoil, his family embarks on a journey to reunite, facing numerous challenges as they navigate survival in an unstable era.

Pathfinding to the Northeast

2008
Born to Be Alive
8.0

In 1990s Qinghai’s Maji County, rampant poaching plunged the region into poverty. Deputy County Head Dorje’s mountain patrol team shifted from mineral exploration to protecting antelopes. Bai Ju, a fearless female officer raised by a Tibetan doctor, grew into a leader fighting for a nature reserve with her comrades and journalist lover, only to face Dorje’s mysterious disappearance. Decades later, as coal mining threatens the eco-balance again, Bai Ju reunites with allies to solve the cold case and uphold the legacy of safeguarding the Tibetan Plateau’s untouched beauty.

Born to Be Alive

2026
Minning Town
8.5

It tells the story of villagers from Ningxia who migrated and built Minning Town from scratch. The government wants to build the rural housing land and encourages the farmers of Xiji Country to migrate or relocate. However, the conditions of the desert are too harsh. The villagers who moved there mostly left the second day. Ma Defu tries his best to get the villagers to stay and build the Minning Town. In 1996, the Party Central Committee made a strategic plan to promote counterpart cooperation between the East and the West, which identified Fujian counterparts to promote poverty alleviation work in Ningxia. As time passes, Minning Town was given a new lease of life.

Minning Town

2021
The Long Way Back
9.3

The journey of an ordinary soldier in the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army during the 14-year Second Sino-Japanese War, highlighting the region's grueling and heroic fight against Japanese imperialist forces.

The Long Way Back

2025
The Chinese Farmers
7.0

In post-revolutionary China, Niu Dadan, a poor farmer, and his love, Deng’er, face political and social upheaval as land reforms transform their village. Amid shifting alliances and personal challenges, they struggle to navigate a rapidly changing world.

The Chinese Farmers

2014
错爱
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错爱

2006
Live up to Your Youth
9.0

In 1990s Beijing, a small inn bears witness to the lives of a group of young men and women who have come from all corners of the country, to chase their dreams in the city. Xu Shengli, obsessed with scriptwriting, never gives up despite constant rejection. Singer Zhuang Zhuang, yearning to perform on prestigious stages, can only make a living through commercial gigs. Shen Ranran, hoping to play leading roles, faces opportunities and tough choices in the flashy entertainment industry. Talented cellist Tao Liangliang plays under overpasses, pursuing his musical dreams. Guo Zongbao, a background actor and an artist at heart, juggles odd jobs in order to treat his wife and children's illnesses. Painter Cao Ye struggles in a world that does not understand him. They work tirelessly for their dreams, yet reality is always cruel and unyielding. As the new millennium arrives, some continue to persevere while others are forced to give up, but the flame of art never dies in their hearts.

Live up to Your Youth

2026
常回家看看
8.0

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常回家看看

2007
Nine Daughters in My Family
8.0

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Nine Daughters in My Family

2006
Gindalai
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Gindalai

2008
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A working-class family's evolution from the 1970s to the 1990s reflects China’s era of transformation through the lives of a couple and their seven sons.

家有七郎

My Father Jiao Yulu
N/A

My Father Jiao Yulu is a biographical film that retraces the short yet remarkable life of Comrade Jiao Yulu. Told from three perspectives—a Party member, a government official, and a family member—the film offers a well-rounded, deeply personal portrayal of his dedication, integrity, and selfless service to the people. Based on the oral accounts of his second daughter, Jiao Shouyun.

My Father Jiao Yulu

2021
小楼风景
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小楼风景

1994
All in All For Ever
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Chinese television film.

All in All For Ever

2000
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海魂衫