
Series — 2025
The Guardians (2025)
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.
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S1 · 0/35 watchedDirector: Yang Wenjun
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Cast & crew

Zhang Yishan
Ding Yi / Li Yuese

Elvis Han
Gu Yangshan / Cha Li

Zhang Tian'ai
Xian Biyun / Ruan Qing

Liu Huan
Liang Jingyuan

Zhu Gangrirao
Luo Han

Fan Shiran
Meng Jie

Wang Ziyun
Ye Yin

He Qiang
Lao Wu

Guan Chang
Hong Yu

Ma Yue
Old Xiao
Huang Rong
Lin Naihui
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