Skip to main content
The Red Cradle poster

The Red Cradle (2026)

First aired January 7, 20261 season · 24 epsEnded
Drama

Overview

The caregivers and soldiers of Yan’an’s Second Nursery escort 136 children through war-torn lands to safety. Facing gunfire, harsh conditions, and constant danger, they sacrifice everything to protect the children, giving rise to the legendary “Children’s Long March” and an enduring spirit of courage and devotion that lives on today.

Top Billed Cast

Lyric Lan

Lyric Lan

Wen Renqiu

Liu Zhiyang

Liu Zhiyang

Wei Geming

Zhu Tie

Zhu Tie

Xu Yanqing

Xiao Yin

Xiao Yin

Xiao Fengxia

Niu Beiren

Niu Beiren

Shi Dashan

Zhang Liming

Zhang Liming

Xiang Liming

Liu Yuqiao

Liu Yuqiao

Xu Zhou

Chen Guanying

Chen Guanying

Zhao Tiezhu

Jiang Fuyi

Jiang Fuyi

Wang Maisui

Gu Jing

Gu Jing

Gu Hongmei

Zhao Jing

Zhao Jing

Lin Shuyi

Wu Meiyi

Wu Meiyi

Zhang Xiuqin

Jia Yuechuan

Jia Yuechuan

Liu Zhiyuan

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

Mandarin

Type

Scripted

Last Air Date

January 16, 2026

Networks

Beijing Television 北京卫视Dragon Television 东方卫视iQiyiYouku

Production

GHY Culture & Media 长信传媒

Shows Like The Red Cradle

Recommended for You

Explore More

More Drama ShowsReleased in 2026Mandarin Language Shows