Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong

Lightseeker: The Story of the Young Mao Zedong (2023) is a drama series directed by Liu Biao.

The series follows Mao Zedong’s journey from a young student to a devoted Marxist between 1918 and 1921, set against China’s political turmoil, social movements, and the rise of new ideas, as he searches for a path to save his country and its people.

Cast

Liu Chenglin

Mao Zedong

Mi Zhuoqing

Yang Kaihui

Yu Yang

Yang Changji

Li Donghan

Li Dazhao

Dong Yong

Xiang Jingyu

Huang Haonan

Cai Hesen

Song Peize

Xiao Zisheng

Tian Ai

Xiang Jingyu

Xiao Yunxi

Tao Siyong

Wang Xiaoyunzi

Cai Chang