An 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 formally started production and unveiled its main cast lineup. The series is adapted from the popular novel of the same Chinese title by Xian Yu Ke.
The story is told against the backdrop of Lidu Prefecture, where enemy forces besiege the city from beyond its walls, while hidden spies lurk quietly within. As the dynasty edges toward collapse, Xie Que Shan — accused as a traitor — tracks down Nan Yi, who has accidentally stolen a secret letter.
In order to contain the chaos, Xie Que Shan confines Nan Yi within the Xie residence — only for her to unexpectedly glimpse the secrets hidden beneath the “mask.”
Xie Que Shan is a general who plunges into obscurity, protecting his country with courage while shouldering the weight of misunderstandings and walking alone.
Nan Yi is a resilient and determined woman who goes 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 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 expressed 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 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 special guest 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 Cheng Ao joins as a specially invited starring Why not Cross By Boat actor, and Zheng Ye Cheng makes a cameo appearance.
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