Invisible Battlefront

Invisible Battlefront

1949 · ★ 6.0 · Drama, War

In 1948, after the Northeast was liberated, enemy sabotage began. The Public Security Bureau learned that spy Li Tianmin had infiltrated the city. Bureau chief and Captain Zhang quickly deployed personnel to capture him. Li Tianmin evaded key questions during interrogation. Clues were found on a milk bottle cap delivered by a boy, who passed it to another spy, Zhou Shaomei. Under surveillance, Zhou Shaomei, fearing Li Tianmin’s capture, killed the boy to erase evidence. Intelligence personnel mobilised the masses, pressuring the hidden enemies. Many deceived individuals provided clues, ensnaring the enemies in the people’s war.

Directed by Ming Yi · Written by Ming Yi

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Ping Zhang Scout commander
Lü Ban Li Tian-Min
Qi Zhang Scout
Xiangli Yao Cui Guo-Fang
Tai Luo Zhou Shao-Mei
Ying Fang Commander Hu
Sun Fengqin Xiao Ling
Li Huiying Zhou family maid
Xiaofei Sun Sun Fei
Yin Liang Young carver
Lan Wang Secretary Ma

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