The reigning monarch navigating complex power dynamics with two rival princes. Orchestrates Fan Xian's marriage to Lin Wan'er to secure control of the Royal Treasury. Assigns Fan Xian increasing court responsibilities and later reveals Fan Xian is his son.
Liu Bang is one of the two prominent rebel leaders who rise against the oppressive Qin dynasty after the First Emperor's death. He works with Xiang Yu to bring down Qin, then becomes his rival in the Chu–Han Contention. Liu Bang wins the struggle in 202 BC and establishes the Han dynasty as China's ruling dynasty.
The ruler of Qin who survives multiple assassination attempts. Initially portrayed as a tyrant, he becomes a sympathetic figure as he analyzes Nameless's stories. He ultimately accepts the philosophy of peace over violence, abandons his own weapon, and honors Nameless with a hero's funeral despite ordering his execution.
Mainland Chinese police officer collaborating with HKPF to dismantle cross-border crime.
Wang Deqing is Fang Deng's adoptive father, a military man who takes her to Beijing after the earthquake and raises her under his family name. He later confronts Zhi Yang after Fang Deng leaves university, and eventually reconciles with Fang Deng when she returns with her daughter.
The Nationalist leader whose initial policy of sacrificing Henan to the Japanese is reversed after international exposure of the famine's atrocities.
Revolutionary supporter and civilian.
Grown-up sibling reflecting on family legacy.
A former professor and political prisoner who escapes a labor camp to reunite with his family but is arrested. After returning home, he disguises himself as a stranger to stay near his amnesiac wife, communicating through letters and posing as a letter reader or piano tuner to help restore her memory.
Chen Daoming has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Founding of a Nation Trilogy with 2 titles. Signature works include Joy of Life, Legend of Chu and Han, Hero. 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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