Introduction: Where History Meets Moral AmbiguityAs the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of WWII’s conclusion, Cliff (悬崖) emerges as essential viewing for anyone seeking to understand East Asia’s complex wartime narratives. Premiering in 2012 and starring Zhang Jiayi in his most psychologically nuanced role, this 40-episode spy drama set in Japanese-occupied Manchuria (1938-1945) transcends conventional […]
