Synopsis
During the Three Kingdoms era, rival spies from Shu Han and Cao Wei wage a deadly shadow war. Stars Chen Kun and Bai Yu. Adapted from Ma Boyong's novel. Douban 8.1.
Overview
Wind Rises in Longxi (Chinese: 风起陇西) is a 2022 Chinese historical spy thriller directed by Lu Yang, starring Chen Kun and Bai Yu. This 24-episode series, adapted from Ma Boyong's acclaimed novel of the same name, aired on CCTV-8 and iQiyi beginning April 27, 2022.
With a Douban rating of 8.1, it earned widespread praise for its intricate espionage plotting and cinematic production values. Director Lu Yang brought film-grade visual aesthetics to the small screen, giving every episode the texture of a carefully crafted short film.
Plot Summary
The Three Kingdoms period. China is divided, and a shadow war rages along secret intelligence lines.
Chen Gong (Chen Kun) is a Shu Han spy embedded deep within Cao Wei. Xun Xu (Bai Yu) is a Shu Han intelligence officer. On the surface, they are brothers bound by life and death. In reality, each serves a different master.
When a critical intelligence leak dooms a Shu Han military campaign, Xun Xu is dispatched to Cao Wei to uncover the mole. What he doesn't know is that his closest friend Chen Gong is executing an even more dangerous mission — one that could reshape the balance of power between the two kingdoms.
In this spy-vs-spy game, everyone wears a mask, and every word hides a double meaning. Loyalty versus betrayal, brotherhood versus duty, conviction versus survival — in the chaos of war, each person must make an impossible choice.
Cast
| Actor | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chen Kun | Chen Gong | Shu Han spy embedded in Cao Wei |
| Bai Yu | Xun Xu | Shu Han intelligence officer |
| Nie Yuan | Feng Ying | Shu Han official |
| Angelababy | Liu Ying | Female spy |
| Sun Yi | Zhai Yue | Xun Xu's wife |
Cultural Significance
Wind Rises in Longxi set a new standard for Chinese historical spy dramas. Ma Boyong's original novel is celebrated for its rigorous historical research and intricate espionage logic, and the series faithfully captures that essence.
The series also marked director Lu Yang's debut in television. His cinematic lens language and narrative rhythm elevated every episode into a work of visual art.
References
- Douban: https://movie.douban.com/subject/26766214/
- Wikipedia: https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/风起陇西
- Baidu Baike: https://baike.baidu.com/item/风起陇西/19504243
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