Movies airing on the top 4 platforms in China in the near future are relatively diverse, including genres such as historical, fantasy, modern, republican era, detective, professional...
Among them, the most notable and promising films are “Willow Branch Chronicles,” “Four Seas Bright Again,” “Snow Maze,” and “Hidden Romance.”
Specifically, in early August, the Tencent video platform is expected to release “Willow Branch Chronicles” starring Zhang Wan Yi and Wang Chu Ran. This is a highly anticipated role for Zhang Wan Yi after the conclusion of “Longing for You.”
Accordingly, “Willow Branch Chronicles” is adapted from the novel “Qiao Cang” by Kuang Shang Jia Kuang. The story revolves around Liu Mian Tang (Wang Chu Ran), the daughter of a declining official family, who has to marry into the capital.
On the way, Liu Mian Tang is kidnapped and becomes the wife of a bandit. However, an unexpected incident occurs, causing her to lose her memory and mistake Cui Xing Zhou (Zhang Wan Yi) for her husband. Despite knowing the truth, Cui Xing Zhou happily accepts and becomes Liu Mian Tang's “temporary husband” for his own purposes.
At the same time, the Youku platform places its trust in the crime detective genre against drugs. “Snow Maze” starring Huang Jing Yu and Wang Zi Qi, produced by Zhang Yimou, is predicted to be a hit in August.
“Snow Maze” also features director Lu Xing (Guilt Without Evidence, Ordinary Glory) and screenwriters Mai Li Ya Si, Zhang Yan Ang (Ashes of Love, Ice Rain Fire, Immortal Samsara). Besides the main characters, the film also stars Xie Ke Zhen, Liu Run Nan, and Zhao Yu Tong.
Meanwhile, Zhang Ling He will appear on the iQiyi platform with the film "Four Seas Bright Again" co-starring Jing Tian. The film belongs to the fantasy genre, adapted from the novel "I Have Three Bamboo Horses as Long Ao Tian" by author Yi Dai Xue.
The story revolves around the “strange doctor” Nan Yan (Jing Tian) who is forced to cultivate immortality to save her loved ones. From there, Nan Yan forms a bond with Emperor Ji Yang (Zhang Ling He), who is hiding his identity and living in Ling Te Yin.
Two people with opposite personalities are drawn to each other. From hatred to companionship and developing feelings, the couple goes through hardships and deals with the schemes of the immortal world.
Joining the August race, “Hidden Romance” starring Wei Zhe Ming and Zhang Jia Ning will also be released on Hunan TV and Mango TV from July 31.
The urban romance film is adapted from the novel “Hidden Marriage Office” by Qing Yan and is highly anticipated.
“Hidden Romance” tells the story of a couple working in a bank - Ji Yu Hang and Du Xiao Ning. The film features a plot of marriage before love, accompanying each other to build a career, creating a “legend” in the financial sector.
