Burning Ice (2017) — Character Map & Story Timeline

AI Narrative Summary

An ordinary man's life transforms into a nightmare when he becomes entangled in a murder case.

Character Network — 10 Characters

• Yan Liang (Qin Hao) — protagonist A demoted but brilliant detective called back to investigate the Snowman serial killer murders. He pursues the truth rel...
• Zhu Huiru (Deng Jiajia) — protagonist A woman wrongfully accused of murder who becomes a key suspect alongside her ex-boyfriend. She navigates a dangerous und...
• Luo Wen (Yao Lu) A gifted forensic doctor and former police partner of Yan Liang. After his wife and daughter go missing, he investigates...
• Guo Yu (Dai Xu) A low-income college graduate and member of the Ant Tribe who is dragged into a murder investigation after his ex-girlfr...
• Lin Qi (Wang Zhener)
• Li Fengtian (Ning Li) A mortician by day and an underworld fixer by night. He gets entangled in the murder mystery after collecting a debt, di...
• Director Jin (Lin Peng) Guo Yu's boss and a gangster who owes money to dangerous creditors. He attempts to blackmail his protégé Guo Yu to save...
• Old Huo (Cheng Yong)
• Hua Jie (Zhang Shu)
• Xiao Li (Li Junting)

Key Relationships

• Zhu Huiru → Director Jin (Conflict Investigation Target) — Director Jin investigates Zhu Huiru in relation to the murder case
• Yan Liang → Xiao Li (Alliance Assistant) — Xiao Li assists Yan Liang in his situation
• Yan Liang → Hua Jie (Narrative Informant) — Hua Jie provides information to Yan Liang
• Yan Liang → Lin Qi (Social Friend) — Lin Qi is a friend of Yan Liang
• Yan Liang → Li Fengtian (Professional Colleague) — Yan Liang and Li Fengtian work together as white collar workers
• Yan Liang → Old Huo (Conflict Threat) — Old Huo represents dangerous gangsters pursuing Yan Liang
• Yan Liang → Luo Wen (Alliance Ally) — Luo Wen may assist Yan Liang in his situation
• Yan Liang → Director Jin (Conflict Pursuer) — Director Jin pursues Yan Liang as a murder suspect

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Quiet Life

Yan Liang leads a monotonous existence as a white collar worker until he meets Zhu Huiru.

The Unraveling

A murder case occurs, turning Yan Liang's life upside down as he becomes a prime suspect.

The Double Pursuit

Yan Liang is caught between police and gangsters both determined to capture him.

The Final Stand

Yan Liang faces his pursuers in a climactic confrontation to clear his name.