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Great Expectations Genre Written by Chen Sicheng Directed by Starring Country of origin China Original language Mandarin No. of seasons1 No. of episodes48 Production locations Running time 45 mins Production companies Mango Studios Wukong Culture Media Shanghai Shine Asia Budget $55.5 million[ 1] Network Hunan TV Release April 1 (2018-04-01 ) – April 29, 2018 (2018-04-29 )
Great Expectations (Chinese : 远大前程 ) is a 2018 Chinese television series starring written by Chen Sicheng , starring himself alongside Yuan Hong , Tong Liya and Amber Kuo .[ 2] [ 3] The series airs on Hunan TV starting April 1, 2018.[ 4] [ 1]
The story is set in the 20th century, and follows Hong Sanyuan who travels to Shanghai together with his mom and close friend, Qi Lin to seek a better life. There, he came under the guidance of Yan Hua, a ferry worker who is seen as the leader by his contemporaries. In Shanghai, Hong Sanyuan becomes entangled in the power struggles between two large conglomerates, and eventually also gets involved in political affairs.
Actor
Character
Introduction
Chen Sicheng
Hong Sanyuan
A street hooligan who is drawn into the feudal conflicts of powerful tycoons in Shanghai.
Yuan Hong
Qi Lin
Hong Sanyuan's good friend.[ 5]
Tong Liya
Lin Yiyi
A girl seeking revenge for her father.[ 6]
Amber Kuo
Yu Mengzhu
Daughter of the wealthiest man in Shanghai. She is forward-thinking and independent.[ 7]
Zhao Lixin
Du Yusheng
One of the top three tycoons in Shanghai. Third boss of Yongxin Company. Hong Sanyuan's teacher.[ 8]
Ni Dahong
Huo Tianhong
One of the top three tycoons in Shanghai. Big boss of Yongxin Company.[ 9]
Liu Yijun
Zhang Wanlin
One of the top three tycoons in Shanghai. Second boss of Yongxin Company. Qi Lin's teacher.[ 10]
Actor
Character
Introduction
Rebecca Jane Todd
Yi Sha/Isa
Huo Dun/Horton's daughter. A Holy Nun of the Church. Love interest of Hong Sanyuan.
Guo Jinglin
Xia Junlin
Adviser of Yongxin Company. One of the experts of Thirteen Taibao. A cunning and cruel man.[ 11]
Fu Dalong
Yan Hua
An exemplary ferry worker who is seen as a leader by his colleagues. After being saved by Liang Xingyi, he joins the Communist Party.[ 12]
Chen Taisheng
Liang Xingyi
A passionate communist who helps spread the ideals to comrades.
Tan Kai
Shen Da
Department Chief of Shanghai Municipal Police. Hong Sanyuan's sworn brother.
Li Nian
Lu Ningchun
A famous troupe actress. Huo Tianhong's mistress.[ 13]
Du Zhiguo
Yu Hangxing
Chairman of the Chamber of commerce. Yu Mengzhu's father.[ 3]
Zhang Shuangli
Guai Ye
Accountant at the biggest commerce center. He is a man whom Hong Sanyuan respects and relies on, and goes out to help Hong Sanyuan whenever he faces problems.[ 14]
Wang Deshun
Chu Tianshu
Leader of Beggar Sect. A man of precision.
Yan Jie
Chu Hang
Chu Tianshu's son and heir of the Beggar Sect.
Li Ping
Hong Kuihua
Hong Sanyuan's mother.
Wang Yanhui
Shen Qingshan
Boss of "New World" Dance Hall.
Xie Wenxuan
Meng Louchun
A famous troupe actress. Shen Qingshan's mistress.
Fu Mei
Du Meihui
Daughter of Du Xian. Yu Mengzhu's close friend, but in reality is Japanese. and a spy planted by Japan, and is a skilled martial artist.[ 15]
Yao Anlian
Du Xian
Vice president of Shanghai's Chamber of Commerce, but is in reality Japanese, and a spy planted by Japan. He is the father of Du Meihui, but it is not clear whether the two are biologically related. It turned out in the final episode that he is also the head ninja.[ 16]
Dai Mo
Lin Yuanbu
Lin Yiyi's brother. He later becomes a member of the Communist Party.[ 17]
Tian Xiaojie
Chu Yuxian
A divine physician. Lin Yiyi's subordinate.
Zhang Yu
Ah Xing
Also known as "Cloud Han Tan". Lin Yiyi's subordinate.
Sang Ping
Tie Gu
Lin Yiyi's subordinate.
Zheng Wei
Bo Liu
Also known as "Parrot Yu", a man of glib tongue. Lin Yiyi's subordinate.
Mo Tse
Du Yufang
Also known as "Nan Xiaodu".
Chen Hao
Chen Zheng
A passionate youth.
Xu Seng
Yu Likui
Head of Federation of Rickshaw Pullers Association. Wang Yuqiao's disciple.
Jin Song
Qin Hu
One of the three Qin brothers. A man of exceptional strength.
Xing Yu
Qin Long
One of the three Qin brothers.
Huang Xifei
Qin Pao
One of the three Qin brothers.
Jonathan Kos-Read
Huo Dun/Horton
A Consul from England. Cunning and sly man.
Guo Peng
Cha Liangwei
Number one reporter in Shanghai.
Zhang Guoqing
Housekeeper Zhao
Cao Dun's housekeeper.
Huo Yaming
Hu Kun
Leader of Cao Sect.
Mark Luu
Hei Wuchang
One of the experts of Thirteen Taibao. Shen Qingshan's subordinate.
Charles Luu
Bai Wuchang
One of the experts of Thirteen Taibao. Shen Qingshan's subordinate.
Liu Zhifu
Hui Wuchang
One of the experts of Thirteen Taibao. Shen Qingshan's subordinate.
Wu Di
Nalan Shu
Third young master of the Nalan family.
Yi Junzheng
Wu Shan
Huo family's subordinate.
Wang Yu
Yin Jiuhua
A drunkard.
Zhao Wuyou
Su Chuwu
Actor
Character
Introduction
Huang Zhizhong
Huang Fu
[ 18]
Zhang Li
Little Ahqiao
Shen Da's wife. One of the experts of Thirteen Taibao. She specializes in gathering the latest information about slave trading .
Liu Haoran
Huo Zhenxiao
Young master of the Huo family. He dislikes the rules and regulations of Shanghai.
Chin Shih-chieh
Huang Shang
A man of influence in Shanghai, who currently lives in seclusion.
Lian Yiming
Wang Yuqiao
Also known as "Bei Lao Jiu" (Ninth Master of the South). Leader of Axe Head Sect. Hong Sanyuan's teacher in name.
Cao Bingkun
Jiang Ying
Guo Jingfei
Prisoner Officer
Xu Yajun
Xu Shizhao
A member of the Communist Party.
Yin Zhusheng
Li Baozhang
Liu Huan
Xue'er
Jiang Feng
Shi Shuangling
Shen Qingshan's housekeeper.
Ren Zhengbin
Chief of police department.[ 19]
Cao Kefan
Chen Jiuheng
Filming for the series took place from July to December 2016, taking a total of 155 days.[ 20] [ 21]
Great Expectations - Original Television Soundtrack (远大前程 电视剧原声音乐大碟)Title Music 1. "Great Expectations (远大前程)" (Theme song) NZBZ 2. "True or False (真假)" (Theme song) Jason Zhang 3. "Past Events of Shanghai (上海往事)" (Opening theme song) Chen Sicheng 4. "Bustling (熙熙攘攘)" Jin Zhiwen 5. "No Reason (无由)" Yisa Yu 6. "In this Lifetime, I'll Wait for You to Turn Back (今生等你一次回眸)" Jin Sha 7. "The Great Age (大时代)" (Ending theme song) Sun Bolun
A spin-off titled Great Expectations: Meeting of the Two Dragons (远大前程·双龙会) starts airing on Tencent Video from April 30, 2018. It will focus on the stories of Huo Zhenxiao (portrayed by Liu Haoran ), Chen Zheng (portrayed by Chen Hao) and a new character portrayed by Shang Yuxian.[ 22]
Awards and nominations [ edit ]
^ a b "Actor pays tribute to Shanghai with new TV series" . China Daily . April 19, 2018.
^ "陈思诚&袁弘《远大前程》曝新海报 郭采洁&倪大红同台飚戏 主创阵容空前豪华" . Mtime (in Chinese). December 15, 2017.
^ a b "《远大前程》首支预告发大招 老戏骨重磅集结开启演技盛宴" . China.org.cn (in Chinese). July 19, 2017.
^ "《远大前程》定档4.1 陈思诚袁弘佟丽娅逐梦上海" . Sina (in Chinese). March 23, 2018.
^ "《远大前程》首曝人物海报 袁弘"亨"行上海滩" . Netease (in Chinese). October 12, 2016.
^ "《远大前程》佟丽娅颠覆性演绎过足戏瘾" . Sina (in Chinese). January 4, 2017.
^ "《远大前程》佟丽娅攻气十足 郭采洁财大气粗" . Netease (in Chinese). October 22, 2016. Archived from the original on October 9, 2017. Retrieved March 23, 2018 .
^ "《远大前程》热拍 赵立新演绎传奇黑帮老大" . Netease (in Chinese). October 11, 2016.
^ "《远大前程》热血开播 倪大红"大当家"气势凌人" . ifeng (in Chinese). April 2, 2018.
^ "刘奕君《远大前程》杀青 诠释流氓大亨" . Sina (in Chinese). December 23, 2016.
^ "《远大前程》发布会大咖集结 果靖霖调侃三大亨" . Netease (in Chinese). October 21, 2016.
^ "富大龙加盟《远大前程》 西装帅气"活久见" " . Netease (in Chinese). November 28, 2016.
^ "李念《远大前程》戏份杀青 对镜上妆千娇百媚" . ifeng (in Chinese). December 20, 2016.
^ "《远大前程》热拍"不老腊肉"张双利显潮叔风采" . Netease (in Chinese). September 23, 2016.
^ "付枚《远大前程》演技获肯定 柔美帅气内外兼顾" . Netease (in Chinese). October 21, 2016.
^ "姚安濂加盟《远大前程》 变身商会副会长" . Netease (in Chinese). November 21, 2016.
^ "戴墨亮相《远大前程》发布会 再度合作佟丽娅" . Netease (in Chinese). October 21, 2016.
^ "《远大前程》首曝海报 四代大亨驾临上海滩" . Tencent (in Chinese). October 11, 2016.
^ "任正斌亮相《远大前程》发布会 与众戏骨飙戏" . Netease (in Chinese). October 21, 2016.
^ "《远大前程》开机 陈思诚:再也不写电视剧" . Sina (in Chinese). July 29, 2016.
^ "《远大前程》杀青 陈思诚高空跳楼超拼命" . Sina (in Chinese). December 29, 2016.
^ "番外篇《远大前程·双龙会》定档四月三十日播出!刘昊然来啦!" . ifeng (in Chinese). April 24, 2018.
^ " "文荣奖"奖项出炉 陈思诚刘涛获最佳男女主角" . Netease (in Chinese). October 22, 2018.
^ "第25届"白玉兰奖"入围名单公布 《都挺好》成夺奖热门" . People's Daily (in Chinese). May 23, 2019.