The Journey towards liberation which started with a suitcase.

Lost in 1949 is set in a tumultuous Republican era in history of China when The Communists Party was set to liberate people from the tyrant rule of The Nationalist Party.

The drama begins with a woman, Huang Li Wen who suddenly come accross a suitcase which belongs to a Communist spy. She bumps into a man, Qiao Zi Cai resulting in the suitcases to be switched. Later she learns that her husband was a Communist spy and had died in a secret operation. Taken back by this sudden loss, Huang Li Wen decides to join the Communist Party as a spy. Thus begins her journey towards liberation.

The drama starts off as a cat and mouse chase between the spies and the Secret Service Agents. But at the end became story of sacrifice which led the country towards a new light.

Though the plot may seem quite common as in many Chinese dramas focusing on the Republican Chinese Period, but what draws our attention is the portrayal of the twin Qiao brothers by Chen Kun (Alloys Chen). Qiao Zi Cai and Qiao Li Jie are two brothers who are polar opposite but eventually they realise how they are quite similar to each other and without one the other cannot thrive. Their changing attitudes towards each other and the bond between them made something impossible to be possible.

The romance portrayed here is of a different and deeper dimension. It is more of the feeling kind rather than the describing-by-words kind of romance. If you came here solely for the Romance tag, you will obviously be a little disappointed. But if you hang on for a little bit you would obviously enjoy watching.

The drama ends with a open ending which is obviously acceptable for the plot. Though the ending is poignant but it is realistic. But I find Qiao Zi Cai's ending is not justified even after his sacrifice.

Though this drama is something which I accidentally came accross, but it was quite enjoyable. At some point it did get a little bit predictable, but I'm glad that I decided to hang on till the end as this drama turns out to be a hidden gem. From the Sanghai streets to the costumes, everything is just too well done.

Obviously this drama has its own flaws and you might find the plot to be not unique enough. But if you want to watch something realistic and heart touching, do give it a try. Also you can watch it if you are tired of watching dramas with cliches and want something out of the box.
Hope you enjoy! Do share your experience with me.

P.S. This was my first ever review in MDL. So it might not be satisfactory. But I'll try to improve.

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