Name: Weaving a Tale of Love
Genre: Historical, Romance, Costume & Period
Released: 2021-01-27
Rating: 9.1
Cast: Gülnezer Bextiyar, Timmy Xu, Shi Shi, Li Xin Yi, Zhao Shun Ran

Gülnezer Bextiyar is a Chinese actress and model of Uyghur descent. Born on May 2, 1992, in Xinjiang, China, she also goes by the names Guli Nazha and Gu Li Na Zha. She made her acting debut in the 2013 Chinese film “Police Story 2013” and has since appeared in many popular films and television dramas, including “Xuan Yuan Sword - Rift of the Sky” (2012), “God of War, Zhao Yun” (2016) and “Chinese Paladin 5: Clouds of the World” (2016).

Gülnezer Bextiyar

Timmy Xu, born Xu Wei Zhou, is a Chinese actor and singer-songwriter. He was born on October 20, 1994, in Shanghai, China, and made his official debut in the entertainment world in 2015, when he took on his first role in a film. In 2016, he released his first album and began his first Asian concert tour. Since then, he has released numerous albums, EPs, and singles, as well as taken on roles in both film and television dramas, including “Addicted” (2016), “The Evolution of Our Love” (2018), “My Girlfriend” (2019), “Almost Lover” (2022), and “City of Streamer” (2022).

Timmy Xu

Shi Shi is a Chinese actress who was born on February 6, 1990, in Anhui, China. She graduated from the Beijing Film Academy and first made a name for herself with an appearance in the movie “Gardener Zhang Qing” (2012). More recently, she has appeared in the drama series titles “Cold Case” (2019) and “Midsummer Is Full of Hearts” (2020).

Shi Shi

Li Xin Yi, also known as Li Tong, is a Chinese actress. She was born in Beijing, China, on April 30, 1978, and made her acting debut in 2000. Since then, she has appeared in a handful of films and a number of television dramas, including “My True Friend” (2019) and “Da Tang Ming Yue (2021).

Li Xin Yi

Zhao Shunran is a Chinese actor who was born in Chongqing, China, on April 16, 1995. He made his entertainment industry bow in 2015, when he appeared in the reality TV series “Grade One Freshman.” He followed up with his drama debut in the university-themed series “Campus Beauty” in 2016. He has since gone on to appear in the drama series titles “You Are My Answer” (2019), “Good Time” (2020), and “A Girl Like Me” (2021).

Zhao Shun Ran

Zhang Wan Yi is a Chinese actor. He was born in Beijing, China, on April 22, 1994 and made his debut in the entertainment world in 2016. Since debut, he has appeared in various television dramas, including “My True Friend” (2019).

Zhang Wan Yi

Tan Kai is a Chinese actor and producer who was born on January 13, 1972, in Qingdao, Shandong, China. He studied at the Central Academy of Drama and made his acting debut in 2004 when he appeared in a TV adaptation of the novel “Bitter Cauliflower.” He followed with a role in the 2006 period series “Seven Swordsmen,” and more recently has appeared in the series “The Rise of Phoenixes” (2018) and “The Legend of Xiao Chuo” (2020).

Tan Kai

Bian Cheng is a Chinese actor. He was born in Beijing, China, on August 6, 2004 and made his debut as an actor in 2011. Since debut, he has appeared in both films and television dramas, including the 2018 youth adventure odyssey, “Eagles and Youngster”.

Bian Cheng

Paul Yu is a Chinese singer, TV personality, and actor who was born on July 3, 1991. He made his debut as part of Chinese pop group M4M in 2013. He has appeared in a number of variety and reality TV titles, including “Idol Producer: Season 1” (2018). He later branched out into acting, appearing in drama series titles such as “The Untamed” (2019) and “Return the World to You” (2019). He also made his big-screen debut in 2019, appearing in the movie “The Living Dead.”

Paul Yu

Chen Jin Ru is a Chinese actress. She was born in Qingdao, China, on May 1, 1992, and made her acting debut in 2018. Since then, she has appeared in a handful of television dramas, including “Goodbye, My Princess” (2019), “The Rebel Princess” (2020), and “Da Tang Ming Yue” (2021).

Chen Jin Ru

Madina Memet, also known as Vicky, is a Chinese actress. She was born in Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China, on September 10, 1987, and made her acting debut in 2011. Since then, she has appeared in a handful of films and a number of television dramas, including “The Investiture of the Gods” (2014), “Ice Fantasy” (2016), “Summer’s Desire” (2018), and “Da Tang Ming Yue” (2021).

Madina Memet

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During the reign of Emperor Taizong, a baby girl by the name of Kudi Liu Li (Gülnezer Bextiyar) was born. Liu Li was also born with an innate talent for embroidery, but her mother, known as “Number One Needle in the World,” knew the dangers that such skills would bring, and warned that she must never touch needle and thread. Alas, misfortune fell regardless when her mother was framed by Zhuo Jin Niang (Li Xin Yi). Imprisoned and faced with imminent death, she entrusts young Liu Li to an old friend in the palace.

Leaving Liu Li in the care of a kind eunuch, the little girl grew up well, her natural talent with needle and thread, becoming, over time, the talk of the palace.&nbsp;With jealous eyes now constantly on her, a brilliant young scholar by the name of Pei Xing Jian (Timmy Xu) sees the danger she’s in and takes it upon himself to protect her. Together the two safely evade numerous plots against them and in the process, uncover a secret from Liu Li’s past; a secret that sets her on a path of revenge.

As Liu Li seeks revenge, she soon finds herself caught up in an ugly battle between the nobles, witnessing dark secrets of the royal palace, as the power within shifts to the usurper, Wu Zhou. Precariously walking the line between life and death once again, Liu Li and Xing Jian will have to use all their wits to overcome the obstacles ahead.

Based on the novel of the same name by Lan Yunshu, “Weaving a Tale of Love” is a 2021 historical romance drama directed by Chan Ka Lam and He Zhen Hua.

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