The Stand-in (2014)
The Stand-in is a 2014 Chinese-language drama series created by Lin Lisheng. It stars Wallace Chung Hon-Leung, Liu Xiaoxiao and Wu Gang.
Deng Sidi, is a poor rickshaw driver working in Guangzhou. Desperate to make more money so he can afford eye treatment for his girlfriend Ah Chun, he takes on a job from Ou Shuyun, the rebellious daughter of the Guangdong inspector-general and a supporter of revolutionary Chen Shaobai. To Sidi’s surprise, his job is to pretend to be Li Chongguang, the son of businessman Li Yutang. However, he was never told that Chongguang was killed. In order to prevent Yutang from discovering the truth, Ou Shuyun arranges for Sidi to become Chongguang’s replacement. All seems to be well until Shuyun’s father discovers that his daughter is in a relationship with Chen Shaobai and tries to cover it up by forcing Chongguang and Shuyun to get married. This is a drama adaptation of the 2009 Hong-Kong film "Bodyguards and Assassins"
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What is The Stand-in about?
Deng Sidi, is a poor rickshaw driver working in Guangzhou. Desperate to make more money so he can afford eye treatment for his girlfriend Ah Chun, he takes on a job from Ou Shuyun, the rebellious daughter of the Guangdong inspector-general and a supporter of revolutionary Chen Shaobai. To Sidi’s surprise, his job is to pretend to be Li Chongguang, the son of businessman Li Yutang. However, he was never told that Chongguang was killed. In order to prevent Yutang from discovering the truth, Ou Shuyun arranges for Sidi to become Chongguang’s replacement. All seems to be well until Shuyun’s father discovers that his daughter is in a relationship with Chen Shaobai and tries to cover it up by forcing Chongguang and Shuyun to get married. This is a drama adaptation of the 2009 Hong-Kong film "Bodyguards and Assassins"
When was The Stand-in released?
The Stand-in was released on 27 June 2014.
How many episodes does The Stand-in have?
The Stand-in has 60 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made The Stand-in?
The Stand-in was created by Lin Lisheng.
Cast
- Wallace Chung Hon-Leung as Wang A'Si / Li Chong Guang
- Liu Xiaoxiao as Qu Shu Yun
- Wu Gang as Li Yu Tang
- Ng Man-Tat as Qu Zhao Xin
- Zhang Xiaolong as Li Zhong Jia
- Jing Gangshan as Qin Shao Bai
- Dong Hu as Tie Shan
- Gan Tingting as Fang Hong
- Wang Zizi as Ah Chun
- Dai Chunrong as Xu Shi
- Li Zonghan as Fu Qi
- Yan Minqiu as Granny Li
