Chinese: 鬓边不是海棠红
Pinyin: Bin Bian Bu Shi Hai Tang Hong
English: Winter Begonia
Episodes: 49
Year: March 2020
Genres: Historical, Business, Romance, Drama
Summary: A story that revolves around a Peking opera performer and a wealthy businessman who are brought together by their love for Peking opera.Set in the 1930s, it follows Shang Xirui, a Peking opera performer who relies on his exceptional talent to gain fame in Beiping. Being an outsider, he faces opposition from the locals but doesn't relent nor give up on fulfilling his dreams to promote Peking opera. As he pours himself into mastering the art, wealthy businessman Cheng Fengtai becomes deeply captivated after watching a performance for the first time. He makes acquaintance with Shang Xirui and becomes an avid supporter. Through Cheng Fengtai's help, Shang Xirui builds Shui Yun Lou and trains a new troupe. When the Japanese army invades Beiping in 1937 and patriotic men and women take up arms to fight, Shang Xirui and Cheng Fengtai are moved to make sacrifices for their country.
Teaser/Trailer:
Soundtracks:
1. Theme Song: Winter Begonia (鬓边不是海棠红)- Lu Hu (陆虎)
2. Ending Song: This Life (此生)- Xin (信)
3. This Life At This Time (此生此时)- Wang Yi Zhe (王一哲)
Casts:
-Huang Xiao Ming as Cheng Feng Tai
-Yin Zheng as Shang Xi Rui
-She Shi Man as Fan Xiang Er
-Mi Re as Fan Lian
-Liu Min as Cheng Mei Xin
-Huang Sheng Yi as Gu Da Li
-Li Ze Feng as Du Qi