Scripted series · Youku
The Guardians
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Zhang Yishan
Ding Yi / Li Yuese
35 eps
Elvis Han
Gu Yangshan / Cha Li
35 eps
Crystal Zhang
Xian Biyun / Ruan Qing
35 eps
Liu Huan
Liang Jingyuan
35 eps
Zhu Gangrirao
Luo Han
35 eps
Fan Shiran
Meng Jie
35 eps
Rain
Ye Yin
35 eps
He Qiang
Lao Wu
35 eps
Guan Chang
Hong Yu
35 eps
Ma Yue
Old Xiao
35 eps
Huang Rong
Lin Naihui
35 eps
The story
What it's about
In 1940s Shanghai, struggling actor Ding Yi is forced to impersonate a blind cryptography expert after agent Gu Yinshan mistakenly kills the real man. Disguised as his assistant, Gu Yinshan joins Ding Yi to infiltrate Japanese intelligence with the help of theater owner Xian Biyun. Facing constant danger, the unlikely duo form a deep brotherhood, but their clashing loyalties lead to an inevitable test of trust and sacrifice.
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Direction
- Yang WenjunDirector
Where to watch
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