Scripted series · CCTV-8
Riverside Code at Qingming Festival
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Bai Baihe
Wen Yue
26 eps
Zhang Songwen
Zhao Buyou
26 eps
Zhou Yiwei
Gu Zhen
26 eps
Hou Yansong
Zhao Li
26 eps
Zhang Yao
Zhao Mo'er
26 eps
Xia Meng
Zhao Ban'er
26 eps
Lin Jiachuan
Wan Fu
26 eps
Shi An
Zhang Zeduan
26 eps
Hao Fushen
Song QIyu
26 eps
Hao Han
Yao He
26 eps
Li Naiwen
Di Lun
26 eps
Hai Yitian
Xiao Yishui
26 eps
Zhang Xinyu
Zhang Qiniang
26 eps
Wang Peilu
Gan Liang [Kaifeng Prefecture inspector]
1 eps
The story
What it's about
During the Northern Song Dynasty, the Zhao family—comprising Zhao Buyou, his wife Wen Yue, and their three children—lives in Bianliang's Que'er Alley. Zhao Buyou, a lowly clerk, seeks a simple life, while Wen Yue is focused on improving their living conditions. Despite frequent disagreements, the family remains close. An unexpected event thrusts them into a significant case, leading them on a journey of personal growth and discovery, while uncovering deeper truths and protecting their community.
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Tao KunProducer
- Wang Qi'nanExecutive Producer
- Luo NanProducer
Direction
- 杨帆Director
Where to watch
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