Winter Begonia
Other name: 鬢邊不是海棠紅 / 鬓边不是海棠红 / Bin Bian Bu Shi Hai Tang Hong
Synopsis: A story that revolves around a Peking opera performer and a wealthy businessman who are brought together by their love for Peking opera.
Set in the 1930’s, it follows Shang Xirui, a Peking opera performer who relies on his exceptional talent to gain fame in Beiping. Being an outsider, he faces opposition from the locals but doesn’t relent nor give up in fulfilling his dreams to promote Peking opera. As he pours himself into mastering the art, wealthy businessman Cheng Fengtai becomes deeply captivated after watching a performance for the first time. He makes acquaintance with Shang Xirui and becomes an avid supporter. Through Cheng Fengtai’s help, Shang Xirui builds Shui Yun Lou and trains a new troupe. When the Japanese army invade Beiping in 1937 and patriotic men and women take up arms to fight, Shang Xirui and Zhu Fengtai are moved to make sacrifices for their country.
Director: Hui Kai Dong [惠楷栋]
Country: Chinese
Status: Completed
Release Year: 2020
Genres: Business, Drama, Historical, Romance
Starring: Andrew Yin (1986), Andy Huang (2003), Anna Fang, Anson Shi (2007), Charmaine Sheh (1975), Chen Bao Guo (1956), Chi Shuai (1980), Chin Shih Chieh (1951), David Chou (1995), Eva Huang (1983), Gao Yu Er (1993), Guo Qi Ming, He Rui Xian (1994), Hou Yan Song (1969), Huang Xiao Ming (1977), Huang Xin Yao, Jack Ning (1985), Jerry Chang (1975), Lei Han (1961), Leon Li (1952), Li Chun Yuan (1990), Li Yi Xiao (1983), Li Ze Feng (1983), Liu Chen Xia (1964), Liu Min (1979), Liu Xiao Ye (1982), Louis Zheng (1988), Ma Su (1981), Mei Li Er (1990), Michelle Bai (1986), Michelle Yim (1955), Owen Cheng (1976), Roy Wang (1990), Shen Bao Ping (1957), Sun Zi Hao, Tang Jing Mei (1987), Tang Zeng (1985), Wang Dong (1978), Wang Jian Guo (1957), Wang Mao Lei (1976), Wei Yu, Wen Hai Bo, Xu Jian (1986), Yakult Zhang, Yalkun Merxat (1991), Yan Qin (1982), Yao Qing Ren (1982), Yu Tong (1988), Zhang Gong (1964), Zhang Jun Yi (1989), Zhang Yi Xi (2003), Zheng Sheng Li, Zhu Jia Xi (1991)
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