The Lead
Directed by Li Shaofei
Starring Zhang Jiayi, Liu Haocun, Qin Hailu, Shawn Dou, Zhai Zilu, Wang Xiaochen
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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.
- Original title
- 主角
- Original language
- Chinese
- Country
- China
- Created by
- Zhang Yimou, Li Shaofei, Chen Yan
- Screenplay
- Ma XiaoYong, Zheng Hua
- Cast
- Shawn Dou, Zhai Zilu, Wang Xiaochen
Updated October 25, 2026
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