A Life for a Life
In the 1980s, the top student of the police academy, Du Xiang Dong, was assigned against his wishes to a detention center. Two suspects escaped from the jail; one died, and the other got away. Du Xiang Dong blamed himself and impulsively resigned. For the next twenty years, he found himself in a battle of wits with the escaped suspect, Xu Wen Geng. Both followed their own ways of life, engaging in a strategic duel amidst the tides of the times. (Source: Chinese = Douban || Translation = Baebaexin at MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Jie Ming Er Sheng" (借命而生) by Shi Yi Feng (石一枫).
Synopsis
In the 1980s, the top student of the police academy, Du Xiang Dong, was assigned against his wishes to a detention center. Two suspects escaped from the jail; one died, and the other got away. Du Xiang Dong blamed himself and impulsively resigned. For the next twenty years, he found himself in a battle of wits with the escaped suspect, Xu Wen Geng. Both followed their own ways of life, engaging in a strategic duel amidst the tides of the times. (Source: Chinese = Douban || Translation = Baebaexin at MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Jie Ming Er Sheng" (借命而生) by Shi Yi Feng (石一枫).
About "A Life for a Life"
"A Life for a Life", a captivating China drama that premiered in 2025 on CCTV and masterfully combines elements of Thriller, Mystery and Crime and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
spans 13 compelling episodes, with each episode delivering 45 minutes of engaging content.
The series has garnered significant acclaim, maintaining an impressive rating of 7.6, resonating with over 454 viewers on MyDramaList, ranking #14534 in popularity and #61898 overall on the platform.
The drama showcases an exceptional ensemble cast featuring Qin Hao, Han Geng, Zhong Chuxi, Shi Pengyuan, Lin Boyang, Liu Xiaohai, Su Xiaoding, Zhang Jingwei, who bring their characters to life with compelling performances.
Known in China as "借命而生", this production exemplifies the growing global appeal and rich storytelling tradition of Asian entertainment.
Details
- Release Date
- 2025-04-18
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Network
- CCTV
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 45m
- Cast
- Qin Hao, Han Geng, Zhong Chuxi, Shi Pengyuan, Lin Boyang, Liu Xiaohai, Su Xiaoding, Zhang Jingwei
MyDramaList Info
- Popularity
- #14534
- Ranked
- #61898
- Watchers
- 454
- Content Rating
- 13+ - Teens 13 or older
- Aired On
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Native Title
- 借命而生
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