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The Guardians (2025)

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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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Director: Yang Wenjun

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Cast & crew

Zhang Yishan as Ding Yi / Li Yuese

Zhang Yishan

Ding Yi / Li Yuese

Elvis Han as Gu Yangshan / Cha Li

Elvis Han

Gu Yangshan / Cha Li

Zhang Tian'ai as Xian Biyun / Ruan Qing

Zhang Tian'ai

Xian Biyun / Ruan Qing

Liu Huan as Liang Jingyuan

Liu Huan

Liang Jingyuan

Zhu Gangrirao as Luo Han

Zhu Gangrirao

Luo Han

Fan Shiran as Meng Jie

Fan Shiran

Meng Jie

Wang Ziyun as Ye Yin

Wang Ziyun

Ye Yin

He Qiang as Lao Wu

He Qiang

Lao Wu

Guan Chang as Hong Yu

Guan Chang

Hong Yu

Ma Yue as Old Xiao

Ma Yue

Old Xiao

H

Huang Rong

Lin Naihui

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