White Deer Plain (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 2017, White Deer Plain is a war & politics and drama series.
What it’s about. Set in the eponymous White Deer Village in Shaanxi Province where the two most important families – Bai and Lu – and their sons have always lived together in peace. But the turmoil leads to a fierce struggle for land ownership. A young woman new to the village soon finds herself caught between the two camps. Director Liu Jin uses the story of these two families as a metaphor for the fate of the Chinese people as first Chinese war lords are overrun by Japanese invaders, then civil war follows hot on the heels of the Second World War and finally the victorious Maoists begin waving their red flags. The drama is based off the novel by Chen Zhong Shi.
Who’s in it. White Deer Plain stars Zhang Jiayi as Bai Jiaxuan, He Bing as Lu Zilin, Qin Hailu as Xian Cao and Liu Peiqi as Sir Zhu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, White Deer Plain sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Deer Plain page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Deer Plain tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Band of Brothers, Game of Thrones and Shōgun.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Deer Plain (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for White Deer Plain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is White Deer Plain worth watching?
- White Deer Plain holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war & politics and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in White Deer Plain?
- White Deer Plain stars Zhang Jiayi, He Bing, Qin Hailu, Liu Peiqi and Li Hongtao.
- When was White Deer Plain released?
- White Deer Plain was released in 2017.