Joy of Life (2019)
Zhang Qing, a present-day college student in culture and history major wants to study in professor Ye's postgraduate class, so he decides to write a historical fiction to elaborate his perspective of analyzing ancient literature history with modern concept. In the fiction, Zhang himself acts as a young man Fan Xian with mysterious life who lives in a remote seaside town of Kingdom Qing in his childhood, under the help of a mysterious mentor and a blindfolded watchman. Fan goes to the capital when he grows up, where he experiences plenty of ordeal and temper. Fan persists in adhering the rule of justice and goodness and lives his own glorious life.
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Cast
Zhang Ruoyun
as Fan Xian
Zhang Ruoyun was born on August 24, 1988, in Beijing, China. Growing up in a household with strong ties to the film industry—his father, Zhang Jian, is a director and producer, and his grandfather was...
Li Qin
as Lin Wan'er
Li Qin (Chinese: 李沁; pinyin: Lǐ Qìn; born 27 September 1990), also known by her nickname Sweet Li, is a Chinese actress and singer. Li is noted for her roles as Xue Baochai and Yang Kaihui in the tele...
Chen Daoming
as Emperor of Qing
Chen Daoming (born 26 April 1955) is a Chinese actor who has starred in various genres of film and television series..
Wu Gang
as Chen Pingping
Wu Gang (born 9 December 1962) is a Chinese actor. He is known for his roles in Red Firecracker, Green Firecracker (1994), and Iron Man (2009) for which he won both Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor...
Xin Zhilei
as Haitang Duoduo
Xin Zhilei, born Xin Lei, is a Chinese actress. She is known for her roles in the television series Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace, Joy of Life, and Blossoms Shanghai..
Liu Duanduan
as Li Chengze
Liu Duanduan (刘端端) Born on June 4, 1986 in Beijing, China, Liu Duanduan is a seasoned Chinese actor known for his commanding presence in historical dramas and compelling performances in both televisio...
Director
Sun Hao
Cast
Zhang Ruoyun, Li Qin, Chen Daoming, Wu Gang, Xin Zhilei, Liu Duanduan, Song Yi, Li Xiaoran, Li Chun, Liu Hua