TV series
The Identity of Father
2016, Chinese, on CCTV-1. Created by Gao Qunshu.
In 1948, Yu Beiping, an important official of the Special Investigation Bureau, was transferred to Qingcheng by his superior and was ordered to investigate the murder case that occurred there. In fact, Yu Beiping's true identity is being investigated and suspected by his superior, and he is in danger all the time. Yu Beiping has to successfully complete the tasks assigned by his superior on one hand, deal with the cunning and insidious enemy on the other hand, and also bear the incomprehension and misunderstanding from his closest relatives. He is in a difficult battle.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 40
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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Latest episode
S1 E40: Episode 40
Aired 21 April 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 21 April 2016
- Last aired
- 21 April 2016
- Network
- CCTV-1
- Original title
- 父亲的身份
- Language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Type
- Scripted
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The Identity of Father has 1 season and 40 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Identity of Father finished?
Yes. The Identity of Father ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
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Who created The Identity of Father?
The Identity of Father was created by Gao Qunshu and stars Chen Jianbin, Yu Feihong, Feng Enhe.