Upcoming Chinese historical drama Dancing with the Tide, starring Lu Yu Xiao and Tan Jian Ci, has officially started filming.
The historical C-drama Dancing with the Tide has kicked off filming and announced its main cast lineup. The series is adapted from novel of the same Chinese title by Xian Yu Ke.
The story is unfolds against the backdrop of Lidu Prefecture, where enemy forces lay siege from the outside, while hidden spies lurk quietly within. As the dynasty falls apart, Xie Que Shan — accused as a traitor — pursues Nan Yi, who has unintentionally stolen a secret letter.
In order to contain the chaos, Xie Que Shan confines 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 moving forward alone.
Nan Yi is a tough and resilient woman who moves from struggling for survival to finding faith, shedding her former self, and transforming amid chaos and upheaval.
At the launch event, Tan Jian Ci commented, “I believe I’ve come across a role that will be unforgettable. I’m truly grateful 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 take root deep in the earth, and also a gentleness that leans toward the light.”
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 special guest lead, Ye Zu Xin Dancing with the Tide joins in a surprise appearance, He Qiu takes on a special starring role, Chen Shu makes a special appearance, Wang Jin Song appears as a specially invited guest, Zhou Cheng Ao joins as a specially invited starring actor, and Zheng Ye Cheng makes a cameo appearance.
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