Mantang Gao (Writer)

Born to Be Alive

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.

Release Date2026-01-30

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count40

Vote Count12

Pathfinding to the Northeast

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.

Release Date2008-01-02

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count52

Vote Count9

家有七郎

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.

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count1

The Long Way Back

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.

Release Date2025-08-25

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count34

Vote Count6

Live up to Your Youth

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.

Release Date2026-03-22

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count32

Vote Count1

Minning Town

Since the 1990s, the people and cadre of Xihaigu responded to the national poverty alleviation policy, completed a relocation program, and, with counterpart assistance from Fujian, through hard work and relentless exploration, transformed the windblown, rocky "Dry Beach" into the highly valuable "Golden Beach." They built Minning Town from scratch.

Release Date2021-01-12

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count23

Vote Count12

The Chinese Farmers

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.

Release Date2014-12-22

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count60

Vote Count1

错爱

Release Date2006-06-06

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count28

小楼风景

Release Date1994-01-01

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count26

Nine Daughters in My Family

Release Date2006-03-08

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count26

Vote Count1

常回家看看

Release Date2007-04-25

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count33

Vote Count1

Gindalai

Release Date2008-01-01

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count22

海魂衫

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Episode Count1

All in All For Ever

Chinese television film.

Release Date2000-03-11

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

My Father Jiao Yulu

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.

Release Date2021-08-06

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