Iron Road

Iron Road (2009)

EndedScripted showDrama

Iron Road follows the journey of Little Tiger (Sun Li), a child whose quest for her long-lost father takes her from a fireworks factory in China to a remote construction camp in the Rockies. Lured by the myth of 'Gum San' - Gold Mountain - she and her countrymen come to Canada by the thousands to do the back-breaking work of blasting through the mountains to lay track. She soon learns that railroads only bring fortune to the few and that every mile of track is purchased with fear and death. As treachery and prejudice threaten her, Little Tiger must use her wits and courage to fulfill her quest and honour her friends who died in this foreign land.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (120 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Part 2Aug. 16, 2009
S01E01Part 1Aug. 9, 2009
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Iron Road premiere?

Iron Road premiered on 1st March 2009.

What is the genre of Iron Road?

Iron Road is a drama and romance television mini-series.

Who are the lead actors in Iron Road?

Luke Macfarlane and Sam Neill are the lead actors in Iron Road.

Where is Iron Road set?

Iron Road is set in the late 19th century America and Canada.

What is the plot of Iron Road?

Iron Road is about a young Chinese woman who disguises herself as a man to work on the railroad in Canada.

What is the name of the character played by Luke Macfarlane?

Luke Macfarlane plays the character of James Nichol in Iron Road.

What award was Iron Road nominated for in 2009?

Iron Road was nominated for "Best Production Design or Art Direction in a Fiction Program or Series" at the Gemini Awards in 2009.

Who directed Iron Road?

David Wu directed Iron Road.

What is the name of the character played by Tzi Ma?

Tzi Ma plays the character of Chen Wei Min in Iron Road.

Was Iron Road filmed in Canada?

Yes, Iron Road was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

What is the name of the company that is building the railway in Iron Road?

Pacific and Atlantic Railway Company is building the railway in Iron Road.

Who does Little Tiger work for in Iron Road?

Little Tiger works for Chen Wei Min in Iron Road.

What is the name of the character played by Peter O'Toole in Iron Road?

Peter O'Toole played the character of Alfred Nichol in Iron Road.

What is the name of the character played by Charlotte Sullivan in Iron Road?

Charlotte Sullivan played the character of Nancy in Iron Road.

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