The central protagonist whose story spans three intertwined timelines (1997, 1998, 2016) as he investigates a dismemberment case near the financially troubled Hualin Steel Plant, ultimately emerging from the 'autumn' that trapped him.
He is identified as Ma Dashuai's brother-in-law and is played by Fan Wei. The available synopsis does not specify his actions or how he participates in Ma's search for his daughter, adjustment to city life, or later school venture, so his role beyond that family relationship cannot be described.
The projectionist who controls film screenings in the rural community, Mr. Movie discovers that the News Bulletin reel has been damaged and secretly blames the deliveryman. He organizes villagers to clean and dry the film, screens it for the Fugitive, and later slips him two frames showing his daughter before the Fugitive is taken away.
Mr. Tang is John Rabe's secretary and a key administrator of the Safety Zone. He cannot prevent Japanese violence against his family, changes places with a man posing as Rabe's assistant so he can search for May, and is later executed on Officer Osamu Ida's orders. His privileged position offers no real protection.
Cui Daoning is a Chinese medicine doctor and the owner of an apothecary. Feeling sympathy for the inexperienced He Anxia and enjoying his amusing behavior, he takes him in as an apprentice. Cui is later murdered by his younger brother, Cui Daorong, through poisoned medicine.
Minor soldier or official during the liberation period.
A cathedral priest robbed by Xiao Dongbei, who falsely claims revolutionary ties. Despite the theft, he later shows compassion and rescues Dongbei after the thief is captured and faces an informal execution by the police.
Fan Wei has 63 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently If You Are the One Series with 2 titles. Signature works include Love Stories in the Countryside, The Long Season, Ma Dashuai. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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