Medal of the Republic
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese功勋
Simplified Chinese功勛
GenreBiographical, historical
Written byWang Xiaoqiang, Gong Xiangdong, Xu Su, Liu Gejian, Li Xiuwen, Chen Ping, Song Fangjin, Shen Jie, Wang Xiaoping
Directed byZheng Xiaolong (chief director)
Shen Yan, Lin Nan, Yang Wenjun, Mao Weining, Kang Honglei, Yan Jiangang, Yang Yang
StarringLei Jiayin
Jiang Xin
Tong Dawei

Guo Tao
Huang Zhizhong
Huang Xiaoming
Zhou Xun
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes48
Production
Executive producersCao Ping
Dun Yong
Production companiesShanghai Media Group
Dongyang Chunyu Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd.
Dongyang LETV Huaer Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd.
Rongchuang Future Film and Television Cultural Media (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Alibaba Pictures
Tencent Pictures
iQIYI
Zhejiang Radio and Television Group
Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation
Original release
NetworkZhejiang Television
Dragon Television
Beijing Television
Jiangsu Television
ReleaseSeptember 26, 2021 (2021-09-26)

Medal of the Republic (Chinese: 功勋) is a 2021 Chinese eight-part anthology biographical drama television series. The TV series follows the deeds of eight people who were awarded the Medal of the Republic.

It consists of eight segments directed by eight directors, Zheng Xiaolong (also chief director), Shen Yan, Lin Nan, Yang Wenjun, Mao Weining, Kang Honglei, Yan Jiangang, and Yang Yang.[1] It stars many of China's top actors, many in supporting roles and cameos. The series follows the stories of the first group of eight recipients (Li Yannian, Yu Min, Zhang Fuqing, Huang Xuhua, Shen Jilan, Sun Jiadong, Tu Youyou and Yuan Longping) of the Medal of the Republic, China's highest honor for those who have made great contributions to the development of the People's Republic of China.[1][2] Medal of the Republic is also a production to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.[3] The series was aired on Zhejiang Television, Dragon Television, Beijing Television and Jiangsu Television on 26 September 2021.[4]

Synopsis

Li Yannian

The episode on Li Yannian, a soldier of the People's Volunteer Army, centers on the battlefield during the Korean War, he and his fellow soldiers retake a strategic highland and fulfill the mission.

Yu Min

The episode on Yu Min, a nuclear physicist, is about how he overcome obstacles and make breakthroughs in hydrogen bomb research after several months of undertaking complex calculations.

Zhang Fuqing

The episode on Zhang Fuqing, a soldier of the People's Liberation Army, is about his distinguished service in the Chinese Civil War and his efficiency in Laifeng County after he retired from active duty.

Huang Xuhua

The episode on Huang Xuhua, picks up his efforts to develop China's first nuclear submarine between 1952 and 1988.

Shen Jilan

The episode on Shen Jilan, a delegate to the National People's Congress, highlights her efforts to defend women's labor rights and advocate for the inclusion of "equal pay for equal work" between men and women in the Constitution.

Sun Jiadong

The episode on Sun Jiadong, sees his efforts to develop China's first space satellite, Dong Fang Hong I, in the 1960s.

Tu Youyou

The episode on Tu Youyou, a Nobel Prize winner, focuses on her efforts to develop artemisinin in the 1970s, which is used to treat malaria.

Yuan Longping

The episode on Yuan Longping, an agronomist, is about how he develops the first hybrid rice varieties

Cast

Li Yannian (directed by Mao Weining)

Yu Min (directed by Shen Yan)

Zhang Fuqing (directed by Kang Honglei)

Huang Xuhua (directed by Yang Yang)

Shen Jilan (directed by Lin Nan)

Sun Jiadong (directed by Yang Wenjun)

Tu Youyou (directed by Zheng Xiaolong)

Yuan Longping (directed by Yan Jiangang)

Reception

Douban, a major Chinese media rating site, gave the drama 9.1 out of 10.[5][6]

References

  1. 1 2 Xu, Wei (8 October 2021). "Drama series pays tribute to China's heroes". Shanghai Daily. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  2. ↑ Tian Boqun (田博群) (24 September 2021). 电视剧《功勋》海报发布 八个单元致敬功勋人物. Chinanews.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  3. ↑ Peng Dan (彭丹) (15 January 2020). 《功勋》再现八位功勋华彩人生 郑晓龙沈严等执导. sina (in Chinese). Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  4. ↑ Tong Na (佟娜) (23 September 2021). 《功勋》定档，周迅演屠呦呦，蒋欣演申纪兰，黄志忠演袁隆平. Beijing News (in Chinese). Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  5. ↑ 功勋. Douban (in Chinese). 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
  6. ↑ Niu Mengdi (牛梦笛) (19 October 2021). 电视剧《功勋》引发观看热潮. China Daily (in Chinese). Retrieved 19 October 2021.
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