Fortress Besieged (1990)
Original title: 围城
Fortress Besieged is a 1990 Chinese-language drama series. It stars Chen Daoming, Lü Liping and Li Yuanyuan.
Set in the 1930s, “Fortress Besieged” follows the misadventures of Fang Hung-chien, a bumbling everyman who wastes his time studying abroad, and secures a fake degree when learning he has run out of money and must return home to China. Fang was the son of a country gentleman. A marriage had been arranged for him while at university, but the intended wife died before he could see her.
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What is Fortress Besieged about?
Set in the 1930s, “Fortress Besieged” follows the misadventures of Fang Hung-chien, a bumbling everyman who wastes his time studying abroad, and secures a fake degree when learning he has run out of money and must return home to China. Fang was the son of a country gentleman. A marriage had been arranged for him while at university, but the intended wife died before he could see her.
When was Fortress Besieged released?
Fortress Besieged was released on 1 January 1990.
How many episodes does Fortress Besieged have?
Fortress Besieged has 10 episodes across 1 seasons.