The Guardians

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Cast

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

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Huang Rong

Lin Naihui

Crew

Directing

• Yang Wenjun Director
• Du Xiubin Action Director

Editing

• Zhang Lina Supervising Editor

Sound

• Ren Yajing Music Director

Seasons & episodes