Lu Yuxiao and (Tan Jian Ci|Tan Jianci}'s 'Dancing with the Tide' kickoff at Hengdian

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 officially begun filming and announced its main cast lineup. The series is based on novel of the same Chinese title by Xian Yu Ke.

The story is set 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 falls apart, Xie Que Shan — accused as a Click Here traitor — hunts Nan Yi, who has unintentionally stolen a secret letter.

In order to contain the chaos, Xie Que Shan detains Nan Yi within the Xie residence — only for her to gradually discover 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 walking 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 turmoil and disorder.

At the launch event, Tan Jian Ci commented, “I have a feeling 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 stand firm in the ground, and also a gentleness that grows toward the sun.”

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 actor, and Zheng Ye Cheng makes a cameo appearance.

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