The Ingenious One, Courtesy of iQIYI.
Following the previous release of classic film The Romance of the Condor Heroes in 2014 that was well-loved by many, the long awaited collaboration between Chen Xiao and Rachel Momo is here! Co-led by Tang Xiao Tian, Liu Lin Yue, Liu Guan Lin and many other veteran actors like Qin Lan, the female lead of a recent popular drama, The Magical Women, The Ingenious One is set to premiere on May 1.
The Ingenious One showcases female dominance in Shu Ya Nan (played by Rachel Momo) and intelligence in Yun Xiang (played by Chen Xiao), who may appear weak at first sight! The Ingenious One is not only a swordsmen film, but it is also filled with suspense, including romance and friendships. It can get thrilling at times, but it is also light-hearted to watch.
Adapted from Fang Bai Yu’s novel A Thousand Doors, it is directed by Patrick Yau, produced by Li Li Ying and Liang Zhen Hua and written by Jiang Da Qiao, Liang Zhen Hua. With this huge, strong production team behind the drama, it made the show something worth looking forward to.
The Ingenious One tells the story of a young man, Yun Xiang (played by Chen Xiao) having 10 years of martial arts background, entering the martial arts scene with a mission from his family. He meets and makes many friends such as Shu Ya Nan (played by Rachel Momo), Su Mingyu (played by Tang Xiao Tian), Ke Menglan (played by Xu Lin Yue) and Jin Biao (played by Liu Guan Lin), he learns about the importance of friendships and experiences warmth in his journey of exploration. Yun Xiang. He also fell in love with Shu Yanan,deeply attracted to her quirky yet intelligent personality. However, good times don’t last. As he investigates a tragic, former case of his former clan’s extermination, he uncovers more horrifying secrets and things are beginning to take a turn for the worse. While going through betrayal and separation, he found that Yuntai, whose mission was to place the benefits of the people first, had long fallen. Nonetheless, he decided to stand up for justice, even if it means sacrificing at the expense of himself.
