The Stand-in (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2014, The Stand-in is a drama series.
What it’s 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"
Who’s in it. The Stand-in stars Wallace Chung Hon-Leung as Wang A'Si / Li Chong Guang, Liu Xiaoxiao as Qu Shu Yun, Wu Gang as Li Yu Tang and Richard Ng Man-Tat as Qu Zhao Xin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Stand-in sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stand-in page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stand-in tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stand-in (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stand-in change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Stand-in worth watching?
- The Stand-in holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Stand-in?
- The Stand-in stars Wallace Chung Hon-Leung, Liu Xiaoxiao, Wu Gang, Richard Ng Man-Tat and Zhang Xiaolong.
- When was The Stand-in released?
- The Stand-in was released in 2014.