Winter Begonia

Overview

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.

Cast

Huang Xiaoming

Cheng Fengtai

Yin Zheng

Shang Xirui

Charmaine Sheh Sze-Man

Fan Xiang'er

Merxat

Fan Lian

Liu Min

Cheng Meixin

Li Zefeng

Du Luocheng

Tan Jianci

Chen Renxiang

King Shih-Chieh

Jiang Rongshou

Tang Zeng

Cao Guixiu

Wang Xichao

Jiang Dengbao