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  • BBC Four

Law of the Dragon

  • 2011
  • Ended
  • Documentary
  • ~30m / ep
  • 1 season

Examine how justice is served in rural areas of China so remote and isolated that the villagers have almost no contact with, and are deeply mistrustful of, the central government.

Latest: Miniseries · 2011

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  1. E1. Husband and Wife

    Sep 7, 2011 · 30m

    Judge Chen presides over the case of a woman, Lin, who has filed for divorce from her husband Wang.

  2. E2. Love Thy Neighbour

    Sep 14, 2011 · 30m

    Neighbours fight over the ownership of a vital bridge in the village.

  3. E3. Death of an Only Child

    Sep 21, 2011 · 30m

    Judge Chen hears the sad case of a family who are attempting to hold a school responsible for the suicide of their only son.

  4. E4. Mother and Son

    Sep 28, 2011 · 30m

    Judge Chen listens to complaints of a mother who is suing her son for maintenance.