A Husband and Wife
| A Husband and Wife | |
|---|---|
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| Also known as |
Husband and Wife[1] |
| Traditional | 夫妻一場 |
| Simplified | 夫妻一场 |
| Mandarin | Fū Qī Yī Chǎng |
| Created by |
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| Written by | Nie Xin |
| Directed by | Dong Li |
| Starring | |
| Opening theme | "Sheng Bu You Ji" (身不由己) performed by Cao Fujia |
| Ending theme | "Ai Lunhui" (爱轮回) performed by Cao Fujia |
| Composer(s) | Xu Zhitong |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Dong Li |
| Cinematography | Tang Jinhe |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Zhejiang Huace Film & TV |
A Husband and Wife is a 2009 Chinese romantic drama series directed and produced by Dong Li, starring Huo Siyan and Feng Shaofeng as a devoted couple going through the trials and tribulations of life and love.
Filming began in October 2008 in Hangzhou.[2] It was first broadcast locally in the Shanghai area on East Movie Channel beginning on November 25, 2009,[3] and nationally on Zhejiang Television beginning on October 6, 2010.[4]
Plot
Qiu Li (Feng Shaofeng) has many admirers, but he is faithfully waiting for his college sweetheart Ning Xiaoyan (Huo Siyan) to return from a teaching stint. They get ready to marry, but must overcome obstacles laid out by Qiu Li's mother Zhang Wanhua (Wu Jing), Qiu Li's co-worker Mei Lin (Wu Xiaomin) and Mei Lin's mother Xu Jihong (Zhang Zhihua). They also uncover a secret hidden for almost 30 years dating back to the Cultural Revolution involving Ning's rustic mother Ning Ying (Zhang Jianxin) and Qiu Li's father Qiu Jianguo (Guan Shaozeng), who was a sent-down youth.
Three years into their marriage, Ning becomes pregnant. At the same time, Qiu becomes more embroiled in his work as his company expands. He hires a successful businesswoman Yi Hong (Wang Cong) to head a subsidiary, who quickly helps his company win several impressive deals. Qiu believes he has found a gem, not realizing Yi Hong, a seductress who has also set her eyes on him, would also send his loving marriage into a tailspin and the brink of divorce.
Cast and characters
- Huo Siyan as Ning Xiaoyan, a young woman with a heart of gold. Originally from the countryside in Heilongjiang, Ning grew up without a father in her life. She attended Zhejiang University where she met and fell in love with Qiu Li.
- Feng Shaofeng as Qiu Li, editor-in-chief of a major newspaper in Hangzhou. A hard worker, he enjoys a successful career at a young age.
- Wu Xiaomin as Mei Lin, Qiu Li's immature but also righteous co-worker and childhood friend. She has a crush on Qiu Li.
- Li Li as Sui Liang, the chauffeur of the newspaper company. He loves Mei Lin.
- Wang Cong as Yi Hong, a successful career-woman. Used to winning at all cost in life, she tries to seduce Qiu Li knowing fully well he is married.
- Yang Dapeng as Li Xiao, Qiu Li's best friend from college.
- Qu Yue as Yao Lan, Ning Xiaoyan's best friend from college.
- Guan Shaozeng as Qiu Jianguo, Qiu Li's father.
- Gao Yu as Qiu Jianguo (young)
- Wu Jing as Zhang Wanhua, Qiu Li's mother.
- Chen Lili as Qiu Yue, Qiu Li's sister.
- Zhang Zhihua as Xu Jihong, Mei Lin's mother. She is actually Ning Xiaoyan's biological mother.
- Tu Zhongru as Mei Yuanqing, Mei Lin's father.
- Guan Yu as Mei Tao, Mei Lin's brother.
- Zhang Jianxin as Ning Ying, Ning Xiaoyan's single mother. She is not Xiaoyans' biological mother.
- Zhao Liying as Ning Ying (young)