Miniseries brings story of Long March to young viewers

A time-warping miniseries shot into public view on social media over the recent National Day holiday — a tale depicting modern youth contributing to the remarkable Long March of 1934-36.

The army of the Communist Party of China left its base in southeastern China to evade its foe, winding its way 12,500 kilometers to the north. The epic journey took two years but ultimately meant the army's survival and victory for the Chinese nation.

Now it has captured the hearts of the Chinese youth who wish they had been part of it. The miniseries — I Opened a Supermarket on the Long March — went viral on social media during the National Day holiday, capturing imaginations and rekindling the patriotic spirit.