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.
Cheng Fengtai
Shang Xirui
Fan Xiang'er
Fan Lian
Cheng Meixin
Du Luocheng
Chen Renxiang
Jiang Rongshou
Cao Guixiu
Jiang Dengbao
Xiao Lai
Shi Jiu
Gu Dali
Yuan Xiaodi
Jiang Mengping
Cha Cha'er
Liu Yuehong
Chang Zhixin
Shang Juzhen
Commander Cao Wanjin
Yue Ling
Zeng Aiyu
Yu Qing
Sheng Ziqing
Zhou Xiangyun
Sayuri / Mrs. Xue Jiu