Sparrow (TV series)
| Sparrow | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Spy War Action thriller |
| Written by | Hai Fei |
| Directed by | Jin Chen Zhou Yuandan |
| Starring | Li Yifeng Zhou Dongyu Zhang Luyi Zhang Ruoyun Kan Qingzi Yin Zheng |
| Composer | S.E.N.S |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 61 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Zhong Conghai |
| Production location | China |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production companies | Mahayana Media H&R Century Pictures DOMYS Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Network | Hunan TV |
| Release | September 5 – October 20, 2016 |
Sparrow (Chinese: 麻雀) is a 2016 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name by Hai Fei, starring Li Yifeng as the title character.[1] It aired on Hunan TV from 5 September to 20 October 2016.[2]
Synopsis
Set in the 1940s during Shanghai's revolutionary times, communist agent Chen Shen infiltrates the Japanese' base and adopts the code name "Sparrow". His mission is to obtain the "zero" intel, a secret plan that could destroy China. To do so, he becomes the assistant of Bi Zhongliang, the leader of the Special Operations Team under the Public Security Bureau.[1]
Cast
Main
- Li Yifeng as Chen Shen
- Born as a ordinary barber, Chen Shen is actually an uncover agent for the Communist party. A silent yet resilient and loyal man.
- Zhou Dongyu as Xu Bicheng
- A romantic and temperamental girl who used to be Chen Shen's disciple. She is in love with Chen Shen but has to put up a pretense as Tang Shanhai's wife to complete her mission as a communist spy.
- Zhang Luyi as Bi Zhongliang
- Leader of the Special Operations Team under the Public Security Bureau. He was saved by Chen Shen during a war, and became blood brothers with him. After an incident where Chen Shen failed to capture "Prime Minister", he starts to suspect Chen Sheng's real identity. He is distrustful, manipulative and cruel.
- Zhang Ruoyun as Tang Shanhai
- A fellow communist spy and comrade of Chen Shen. He is in love with Bicheng, despite the fact that their marriage is only by name. After he begins his mission, he starts to turn against Chen Shen.
- Kan Qingzi as Li Xiaonan
- A beautiful girl who appears reckless but is a highly capable and composed agent. She is in love with Chen Shen and would do anything to protect him. Her cover identity is a third-rate movie actress.
- Yin Zheng as Su Sanxing
- A twisted and ruthless man who abandoned the righteous path to become an officer of the Public Security Bureau. Underneath his cruel exterior, he yearns for a warm love. He is in love with Li Xiaonan and sees her as the light of his life.
Supporting
- Li Xiaoran as Shen Chunxia
- Nicknamed "Prime Minister", she is Chen Shen's only relative. A deeply loyal Communist agent who dies after being betrayed by a fellow comrade.
- Wang Jinsong as Li Moqun
- Bi Zhongliang and Chen Shen's superior; Xu Bicheng's uncle. The ultimate mastermind who tries all sorts of methods to get rid of Bi Zhongliang.
- Liu Jiatong as Liu Meina
- A beautiful woman who works as a book keeper under the Public Security Bureau. She loves Tang Shanhai and does everything to help him achieve his goals.
- Wang Wanjuan as Liu Lanzhi
- Bi Zhongliang's wife. A kind and helpful woman who does not involve herself in her husband's plans.
- Shi Chao as Liu Erbao
- Yang Zheng as Bian Tou
- Chen Guanning as Wei Zhi
- Zhang Dabao as Wu Long
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Singer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fly (飞)" (Ending theme song) | Han Lei | |
| 2. | "Ballet in the Wind (風中芭蕾)" | Yisa Yu | |
| 3. | "Astray (迷途)" | Zhang Ruoyun | |
| 4. | "Love in the Past (暖人)" | Ning Hengyu |
Reception
Sparrow received critical acclaim for its tightly-weaven plot and acting performance, particularly Li Yifeng's.[3] It became the highest rated spy drama to date with a peak rating of 2.46,[4] and also the first spy drama to surpass 10 billion views.[5]
Awards and nominations
| Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th China TV Drama Awards[6] | Drama of the Year | Sparrow | Won |
| Artist of the Year | Li Yifeng | Won | |
| Most Popular Actor | Zhang Ruoyun | Won | |
| Audience's Favorite Character | Yin Zheng, Kan Qingzi | Won | |
| 22nd Huading Awards[7] | Best Actress (Revolutionary-Era) | Zhou Dongyu | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor | Zhang Luyi | Nominated | |
| 23rd Shanghai Television Festival [8] | Nominated | ||
| 27th Zhejiang TV Peony Awards[9] | Outstanding Work | Sparrow | Won |
| Outstanding Actor | Li Yifeng | Won |
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