The remarkable deeds of revolutionary pioneers in the land of Sanqin awakened a quest for truth and knowledge in the young Xi Zhongxun, influencing his belief that only by embracing the path of communism could China be saved. Thus, an epic tale of the revolutionary heroes of the Chinese Communist Party unfolds slowly across the northwest region of China...

Directed by Dong Yachun, with scripts by Long Pingping and Xia Meng, the TV series "Northwest Years," starring Jin Dong, Yu Hewei, Wu Lei, Ni Ni, Ding Yongdai, Tong Ruixin, and Yan Bingyan, is set to premiere on November 5 on CCTV-1 during prime time, with simultaneous broadcasts on Tencent Video, Mango TV, and iQIYI.

"Northwest Years" primarily showcases Xi Zhongxun's journey from a poor farmer's son to a leader entrusted with significant responsibilities during the revolution. The story focuses on his mobilization of the people to establish a revolutionary base in the Shaanxi-Gansu border region, safeguarding the north and south gates of the border area, collaborating with Peng Dehuai to protect the Central Committee, correcting issues during land reform, and his extraordinary experiences and achievements during his leadership in the Northwest, addressing ethnic and religious issues, and promoting the economic and cultural development of the region, thus shaping a vivid artistic image of a man loyal to the Party, steadfast in faith, pragmatic, deeply connected to the masses, and devoted to the people.  

This drama spans 25 years from Xi Zhongxun's commitment to the revolution in 1927 to his departure from the Northwest in 1952, portraying his growth, work, and life in the region. It serves as a backdrop to the grand and impactful revolutionary struggles led by the Chinese Communist Party in the Northwest, providing a panoramic view of the early struggles after the failure of the first collaboration between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, the establishment of the Shaan-Gan revolutionary base, the construction of the Shaan-Gan-Ning border area, and the active cooperation of the Northwest Bureau of the Central Committee with the strategic directives of the Party. This picture of history highlights how the old generation of proletarian revolutionaries, alongside the local populace, co-authored a magnificent revolutionary epic in the Northwest.

The entire series focuses on three thematic arcs: "Two Points and One Preservation," "Defending Yan'an and the Central Committee," and "Governing the Northwest and Building the Northwest." It constructs an epic narrative with a refined yet profound visual art style, embedding individual destinies into the history of the Northwest revolution, respecting, faithfully reflecting, and showcasing history. Through real historical events and compelling storylines, it restores the persona of the protagonist Xi Zhongxun, as well as a series of authentic historical figures from the Northwest like Liu Zhidan, Xie Zichang, Zhang Zongxun, Wang Shitai, and Qi Xin, while vividly depicting the talents and broad-mindedness of prominent figures such as Mao Zedong, Zhu De, Liu Shaoqi, Zhou Enlai, Ren Bishi, Peng Dehuai, and He Long. The series draws cultural nourishment from the soil of the Northwest, expressing revolutionary themes with youthful vigor, enriching the revolutionary history of the Northwest with the vibrant images of its revolutionaries.