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The Lead

Original title: 主角

2026 · 1 season · 48 episodes

Created by Zhang Yimou, Li Shaofei and Chen Yan

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Synopsis

Yi Qin'e is taken to the cultural troupe by her uncle Hu Sanyuan to learn to sing Qinqiang Opera. From then on, her life unfolds with ups and downs. She achieves glorious artistic accomplishments, yet also experiences a profound sense of loneliness beyond ordinary people's comprehension.

About 36h 48m to watch every episode. An estimate: 48 episodes at the latest episode runtime of 46 minutes.

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Main cast

  • Zhang Jiayi
    Hu Sanyuan
    48 episodes

  • Liu Haocun
    Yi Qin’e
    48 episodes

  • Qin Hailu
    Hua Caixiang
    48 episodes

  • Shawn Dou
    Liu Hongbing
    48 episodes

  • Zhai Zilu
    Feng Xiaoxiao
    48 episodes

  • Wang Xiaochen
    Mi Lan
    48 episodes

Seasons