Drama Info:
Title: Winter Begonia (鬓边不是海棠红) Bin Bian Bu Shi Hai Tang Hong
Episodes: 49
Release Date: March 20, 2020
Film Location: Hengdian
Summary: The drama is adapted from Shui Ru Tian’s online novel of the same name, set in 1930s Beijing. It tells the story of talented Peking Opera actor Shang Xi Rui and the patriotic and enthusiastic businessman Cheng Feng Tai. The two experience many struggles but were strengthened by the belief of reviving the national essence of the Peking Opera and of helping their mother country.
Plot Synoposis:
In the 1930s, a Beiping opera actor named Shang Xi Rui rose to fame because of his strong skills and talent but because he was not from the city, was suppressed by the locals. In order to keep his foothold in Beiping and fulfill his original promise to carry forward with opera, he persevered and committed fully to his art.
During this process, Cheng Feng Tai, a new wealthy businessman who had never watched Peking Opera before, grew deeply impressed with Shang Xi Rui after seeing his performance. Feng Tai intentionally sought out Shang Xi Rui, and became increasingly obsessed with Peking Opera under his influence.
With the help of Cheng Feng Tai, Shang Xi Rui overcomes many obstacles, rebuilds the Shui Yun Tower in Beiping, and trains a group of outstanding Peking Opera talents with far-reaching influence.
In 1937, the Japanese army occupied Beiping. Faced with their heinous acts of burning and plundering, the people began to rebel. Shang Xi Rui and Cheng Feng Tai were influenced by the enthusiasm of the people to protect their country. They temporarily set aside their personal goals in life and joined the revolutionary team. They did not hesitate to protect their country with flesh and blood, and also contributed to the protection and inheritance of the art of Peking Opera.
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Cast & Characters:
Huang Xiao Ming 黄晓明 as Cheng Feng Tai 程凤台
A businessman who is obsessed with the Peking Opera under the influence of Shang Xi Rui. Against the backdrop of turbulence in the Republic of China, he is determined to help and save his country. At the same time he contributes to the revitalization and inheritance of the Peking Opera national heritage.
Yin Zheng 尹正 as Shang Xi Rui 商细蕊
A well-known Liyuan Xinkui, Peking Opera flower. In order to gain a foothold in Beiping and promote the opera, he devotes himself to his art. In the process, he meets and becomes good friends with Cheng Feng Tai, a new wealthy businessman.
She Shi Man 佘诗曼 as Fan Xiang Er 范湘儿
Cheng Feng Tai’s wife, a hot-tempered girl from the Northeast, strongly supports Cheng Feng Tai’s cause and beliefs.
Tan Jian Ci 檀健次 as Chen Ren Xiang 陈纫香
Mi Re 米热 as Fan Lian 范涟
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Airing Schedule
Start: March 20, 2020
Frequency: 2 episodes every Friday to Sunday
End: May 10, 2020
