The upcoming Chinese historical drama Dancing with the Tide, starring Lu Yu Xiao and Tan Jian Ci, has entered production.
The historical C-drama Dancing with the Tide has officially begun filming and announced its main cast lineup. The series is adapted from the popular novel of the same Chinese title by Xian Yu Ke.
The story is told against the backdrop of Lidu Prefecture, where enemy forces besiege the city from beyond its walls, while hidden spies surge in secrecy within. As the dynasty crumbles, Xie Que Shan — accused as a traitor — pursues Nan Yi, who has accidentally stolen a secret letter.
In order to keep the situation in check, Xie Que Shan keeps Nan Yi within the Xie residence — only for her to accidentally uncover More Novels the secrets hidden beneath the “mask.”
Xie Que Shan is a general who descends into darkness, protecting his country with courage while bearing the weight of misunderstandings and standing alone.
Nan Yi is a resilient and determined woman who goes from struggling for survival to finding faith, emerging from hardship, and transforming amid chaos and upheaval.
At the launch event, Tan Jian Ci commented, “I have a feeling I’ve come across a role that will be unforgettable. I’m genuinely happy to be able to play Xie Que Shan.”
Lu Yu Xiao also shared her affection for the role, saying, “I deeply love Nan Yi. She has a toughness that can root itself deep into the soil, and also a gentleness that grows toward the sun.”
The C-drama stars Lu Yu Xiao as Nan Yi and Tan Jian Ci as Xie Que Shan. Starring alongside them are Zhao Zhao Yi, Yin Hao Yu, Cao Jun, and Xu Zheng Xi. Li Meng appears as a specially invited starring lead, Ye Zu Xin joins in a special surprise role, He Qiu takes on a special starring role, Chen Shu makes a special appearance, Wang Jin Song appears as a specially invited guest, Zhou Cheng Ao joins as a specially invited starring actor, and Zheng Ye Cheng makes a cameo appearance.
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