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Cruel Romance

Cruel Romance

Genres

Drama

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Rong Jinxiu, a country girl, travels to Shanghai to uncover the truth behind her family's death and crosses paths with Zuo Zhen, a triad leader. As they fall in love, Jinxiu also draws the attention of businessman Xiang Yingdong. Amidst growing danger, Jinxiu must navigate love, rivalry, and threats to her family’s survival.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Ended

Original Language

Chinese

Runtime

mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

08 December 2025

Country

China

Cast

Huang Xiaoming

Huang Xiaoming

Zuo Zhen

Joe Chen

Joe Chen

Rong Jinxiu

Qiao Renliang

Qiao Renliang

Xiang Yingdong

Tse Kwan-Ho

Tse Kwan-Ho

Xiang Hanchuan

Yang Le

Yang Le

Shi Hao

Xie Wenxuan

Xie Wenxuan

Jin Ling

Chieh Chang

Chieh Chang

Shao Hui

Lv Jiarong

Lv Jiarong

Yin Mingzhu

Qi Ji

Qi Ji

Maeda Takichi

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