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暗夜深海 (An Ye Shen Hai) — Deep Sea in the Dark Night
Also Known As: 破晓时分 (Po Xiao Shi Fen) / 深海1950 (Shen Hai 1950)
Genre: Period, Spy, War Drama
Episodes: 40
Broadcast Network: CCTV, iQiyi
Broadcast Period: 2025
Production Company: iQiyi, Ciwen Media
Synopsis
In August 1949, as the winds of liberation swept across China, Wu Shi (Yu He Wei), a high-ranking official, was unexpectedly appointed by Chiang Kai-shek as the Deputy Minister of National Defense of the National Government in Taiwan. Behind enemy lines, Wu Shi used his powerful position to secretly funnel intelligence to the Communist Party, risking everything for the new China.
At the same time, Zhu Feng (Wu Yue), a dedicated revolutionary, sacrificed her chance to reunite with her family in Shanghai to act as Wu Shi’s courier in Taiwan. Together, they transmitted vital intelligence, including troop movements on Kinmen Island and the mobilization of the national army in the Southwest Campaign.
Their bravery, however, came at a great cost. In February 1950, Wu Shi, Zhu Feng, Chen Baocang, Nie Xi, and others were betrayed, arrested, and executed in Ximachang, Taipei. Yet, the intelligence they delivered—including the Zhoushan troop deployment map—enabled the People’s Liberation Army to successfully liberate the Zhoushan Islands, making a lasting contribution to the cause of national liberation.
An Ye Shen Hai is not just a spy drama—it is a story of loyalty, sacrifice, and unsung heroes who gave their lives in the shadows so that a nation could rise in the light.
Main Cast
- Yu He Wei as Wu Shi
- Wu Yue as Zhu Feng
- Wei Chen as Nie Xi
- Zeng Li as Wang Bikui
- Yu Ai Lei
- Long Ni as Li Qing
- Na Zhi Dong
- Cao Lei
- Zheng Jia Bin as Yu Xiaonan
- Yu En Tai
- Zhang Xi Lin
- Hao Ping
- Tan Kai
- Fu Cheng Peng
- Zheng Xiao Ning
- Li Jian
- Xu Jia
- Gong Zheng
- Huo Qing
- Ma Xiao Wei
- Huang Jun Peng
- Qin Yan
- Ai Dong
- Lu Chen Yue as Wu Xuecheng
- Wang Hao Ge as Xiao Qian
Production Credits
- Director: Yang Ya Zhou
- Screenwriters: Lu Min (卢敏), Zhang Yu (张玉), Wang Hao Tian (王昊天), Liu Qing Yun (刘菁芸)
- Executive Producer: Yu He Wei
- Production Companies: iQiyi, Ciwen Media
Why You Should Watch “An Ye Shen Hai”
- Based on Real History: The drama draws from true events of unsung heroes who sacrificed everything for national liberation.
- Star-Studded Cast: Yu He Wei and Wu Yue deliver gripping performances, blending intensity with emotional depth.
- High-Stakes Espionage: The suspenseful storytelling captures the danger, secrecy, and ultimate sacrifice of spies in 1950.
- Cinematic Quality: Backed by iQiyi and Ciwen Media, the production brings a film-level experience to television.
Final Thoughts
An Ye Shen Hai (Deep Sea in the Dark Night) is more than a spy thriller—it’s a tribute to courage and sacrifice in one of the most turbulent times in modern Chinese history. With its historical grounding, emotionally charged performances, and suspense-filled plot, this 40-episode drama is set to captivate audiences when it airs in 2025.
