Winter Begonia
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 1930's, it follows Shang Xi Rui, 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 in fulfilling his dreams to promote Peking opera. As he pours himself into mastering the art, wealthy businessman Cheng Feng Tai becomes deeply captivated after watching a performance for the first time. He makes acquaintance with Shang Xi Rui and becomes an avid supporter. Through Cheng Feng Tai's help, Shang Xi Rui builds Shui Yun Lou and trains a new troupe. When the Japanese army invade Beiping in 1937 and patriotic men and women take up arms to fight, Shang Xi Rui and Cheng Feng Tai are moved to make sacrifices for their country.
Casts
Huang Xiaoming
Yin Zheng
Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man
Merxat
Liu Min
Li Zefeng
Tan Jianci
King Shih-Chieh
Tang Zeng
Wang Xichao
Li Chunai
Anna Fang
Huang Shengyi
Du Chun
Michelle Bai
Zhang Yixi
He Ruixian
Chi Shuai
Wang Maolei
Hei Zi
Ma Su
Tang Jingmei
Gao Yuer
Chen Duling
Huang Xingyuan
Shang Na
