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.

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Top of the call sheet

• 
  Zhang Yishan
  as Ding Yi / Li Yuese
• 
  Elvis Han
  as Gu Yangshan / Cha Li
• 
  Zhang Tian'ai
  as Xian Biyun / Ruan Qing
• 
  Liu Huan
  as Liang Jingyuan
• 
  Zhu Gangrirao
  as Luo Han
• 
  Fan Shiran
  as Meng Jie

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