In 1940s Shanghai, struggling actor Ding Yi is forced to impersonate a blind cryptography expert after agent Gu Yinshan mistakenly kills the real man. Disguised as his assistant, Gu Yinshan joins Ding Yi to infiltrate Japanese intelligence with the help of theater owner Xian Biyun. Facing constant danger, the unlikely duo form a deep brotherhood, but their clashing loyalties lead to an inevitable test of trust and sacrifice.
| Title | The Guardians |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Country | China |
| Studio | Youku |
| Cast | Zhang Yishan, Elvis Han, Zhang Tian'ai, Liu Huan, Zhu Gangrirao, Fan Shiran |
| Crew | Yang Wenjun (Director), Zhang Lina (Supervising Editor), Du Xiubin (Action Director), Ren Yajing (Music Director) |
| Alternative Titles | Shou Hu Zhe Men |
| Keyword | spy, bromance, period drama, impersonation, 1940s, chinese republican era |
| First Air Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Last Air date | Oct 09, 2025 |
| Season | 1 Season |
| Episode | 35 Episode |
| Runtime | 26:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 8.00/ 10 by 1.00 users |
| Popularity | 3.9825 |
| Language | Mandarin |
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