Upcoming Chinese historical drama Dancing with the Tide, starring Lu Yu Xiao and Tan Jian Ci, has entered production.
The historical C-drama Dancing with the Tide has formally started production and revealed its main cast lineup. The series is adapted from the popular novel of the same Chinese title by Xian Yu Ke.
The story is unfolds against the backdrop of Lidu Prefecture, where enemy forces besiege the city from beyond its walls, while hidden spies move in the shadows within. As the dynasty edges toward collapse, Xie Que Shan — accused as a traitor — tracks down Nan Yi, who has unexpectedly stolen a secret letter.
In order to contain the chaos, Xie Que Shan keeps Nan Yi within the Xie residence — only for her to accidentally uncover the secrets hidden beneath the “mask.”
Xie Que Shan is a general who plunges into obscurity, protecting his country with courage while enduring the weight of misunderstandings and standing alone.
Nan Yi is a tough and resilient woman who moves from struggling for survival to finding faith, breaking out of her cocoon, and transforming amid uncertainty and unrest.
At the launch event, Tan Jian Ci commented, “I feel I’ve come across a role that will be unforgettable. I feel truly happy to be able to play Xie Que Shan.”
Lu Yu Xiao also voiced her affection for the role, saying, “I truly adore Nan Yi. She has a toughness that can root itself deep into the soil, and also a gentleness that reaches for the sunlight.”
The C-drama stars Lu Yu Xiao as Nan Yi and Tan Jian Ci as Xie Que Shan. Starring alongside them are Zhao Zhao Yi, Yin Hao Yu, Cao Jun, and Xu Zheng Xi. Li Meng appears as a specially invited starring lead, Ye Zu Xin joins in a special surprise role, He Qiu takes on a special starring role, Chen Shu makes a special appearance, Wang Jin Song appears as a specially invited guest, Zhou Full Text Here Cheng Ao joins as a specially invited starring actor, and Zheng Ye Cheng makes a cameo appearance.
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