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The Guardians (2025)

Original title: 守护者们

2025-09-23 · ZH
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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.

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Yang WenjunDirector

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Zhang YishanZhang YishanDing Yi / Li YueseElvis HanElvis HanGu Yangshan / Cha LiCrystal ZhangCrystal ZhangXian Biyun / Ruan QingLiu HuanLiu HuanLiang JingyuanZhu GangriraoZhu GangriraoLuo HanFan ShiranFan ShiranMeng JieRainRainYe YinHe QiangHe QiangLao WuGuan ChangGuan ChangHong YuMa YueMa YueOld XiaoHuang RongHuang RongLin Naihui

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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.