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The Disguiser | |
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Also known as | The Pretender |
Genre | Spy Action thriller War |
Created by | Zhang Yong |
Based on | The Spy War on Shanghai Bond |
Written by | Zhang Yong |
Directed by | Li Xue |
Starring | Hu Ge Jin Dong Liu Mintao Wang Kai |
Theme music composer | Meng Ke |
Opening theme | Main 1 by Wang Shu Yi |
Ending theme | From the Heart by Duo Liang |
Composer | Wang Shuyi |
Country of origin | China |
Original language | Mandarin |
No. of episodes | 48 |
Production | |
Executive producer | Hou Hongliang |
Production locations | Shanghai Hengdian World Studios Jiaxing |
Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 45 minutes |
Production companies | Shandong Film & TV Production Co., Ltd. Daylight Entertainment Ltd. |
Original release | |
Network | Hunan Broadcasting System (Hunan TV) |
Release | 31 August – 28 September 2015 |
The Disguiser (Chinese :伪装者; pinyin :Wěi Zhuāng Zhě) is a 2015 Chinese spy war television drama based on Zhang Yong's novel, Spy War on Shanghai Bund (諜戰上海灘). It was produced by Hou Hongliang and directed by Li Xue, and stars Hu Ge, Jin Dong, Liu Mintao and Wang Kai as the members of the Ming family. The series tells the story Ming Tai, a rich and naïve young master of the Ming household, who is trained to become a spy for the Kuomintang to fight Wang Jingwei’s leadership of Japan’s puppet regime in China. It originally aired daily on Hunan Television from 31 August to 28 September 2015.
The series was met with critical acclaim, topping Sohu TV ratings,[ citation needed ] and was nominated for "Outstanding Drama" at the 30th Flying Apsaras Awards. [1]
The plot centers around the Ming household during the Japanese occupation era: college student Ming Tai is kidnapped by Nationalist government leader Wang Tianfeng, who gives him spy training and a life-and-death partner Yu Manli to carry out the party's many missions. The oldest brother, Ming Lou is the patriarch of the Ming household, while also holding many important positions and connections in the Nationalist government, Chinese Communist Party, the Reorganized Government, and the Japanese government, although not many know his true intentions and loyalties. Ming Cheng acts as the Ming Lou's trusted assistant, making him the number one target for others to get to Ming Lou. Through the many dangerous predicaments the family face, together, they fight to bring down their enemies and end the occupation.[ citation needed ]
The Disguiser was adapted from Zhang Yong's novel, The Spy War on Shanghai Bund. The script was inspired by the novel's characters who have multiple identities, with many skills to transform and camouflage in a variety of scenarios; and hence the television series' title. [2] The creative team included author Zhang Yong as the screenwriter, Magnolia award-winning director Li Xue, Hou Hongliang as head producer as well as Meng Ke and Wang Shuyi as the main composer of the soundtrack. Other members of the production team include casting and dubbing directors Bi Yingjie, Jiang Guangyao and Zhang Kai, artistic director Shao Changyong, action stunt director Hao Wanjun, costume designer Ru Meiqi and set designer Su Zhiyong. [3] [4] [5]
Location filming began on January 4, and ended on April 27, 2015, where it entered post-production. [6] [7]
The Disguiser Original Soundtrack (OST) | |
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Soundtrack album by Meng Ke/Wang Shuyi | |
Released | September 22, 2015 |
Genre | Instrumental |
Language | Mandarin |
Label | Shangdong Television |
Producer | Meng Ke |
Tracks 1 through 20 were composed by Meng Ke, while tracks 21 through 24 were composed by Wang Shuyi, who also composed the theme song, "From the Heart (诉衷情)". [8] [9]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Brotherhood Theme (兄弟情主题)" | 2:57 |
2. | "Tragedy (悲壮)" | 2:08 |
3. | "Fight (打斗 厮杀)" | 1:05 |
4. | "Humor (幽默 诙谐)" | 0:54 |
5. | "Tense Evacuation (紧张 撤离)" | 3:04 |
6. | "Confrontation (对峙)" | 3:04 |
7. | "Quickness (急促)" | 2:26 |
8. | "Training (训练)" | 1:22 |
9. | "Partner (搭档)" | 1:54 |
10. | "Tragic Execution Grounds (悲惨 刑场)" | 2:33 |
11. | "Father and son (父与子)" | 2:06 |
12. | "Soft Sadness - female voice (柔软悲情 女声)" | 1:34 |
13. | "Solemn Memories (肃穆回忆)" | 2:37 |
14. | "Main Emotions (主题情感)" | 1:45 |
15. | "Emotions 1 (情感 1)" | 2:09 |
16. | "Emotions 2 (情感 2)" | 2:33 |
17. | "Emotions 3 (情感 3)" | 2:06 |
18. | "Emotions 4 (情感 4)" | 2:50 |
19. | "Warm Dialogue (对话 温暖)" | 2:02 |
20. | "Love (爱意)" | 1:02 |
21. | "Sweet Happiness (甜蜜幸福)" | 2:41 |
22. | "Main 1 (主题 1)" | 1:13 |
23. | "Main 2 (主题 2)" | 1:14 |
24. | "Ideas (悠扬)" | 0:51 |
25. | "From the Heart (诉衷情)" (performed by Duo Liang) | 3:05 |
26. | "From the Heart (诉衷情) Interlude ver." (Duo Liang) | 3:13 |
China Hunan TV/ Online premiere ratings [10] | |||||||
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Episodes | Broadcast date | Hunan TV (CSM50) | Online ratings | ||||
Ratings (%) | Audience share (%) | Rankings | Ratings (%) | Audience share (%) | Rankings | ||
1-2 | August 31, 2015 | 1.306 | 3.704 | 1 | 1.89 | 5.74 | 1 |
3-4 | September 1, 2015 | 1.261 | 3.696 | 1 | 1.96 | 6.06 | 1 |
5-6 | September 2, 2015 | 1.414 | 4.521 | 1 | 1.72 | 6.27 | 1 |
- | September 3, 2015 | CCTV 70th anniversary of Sino-Japanese War Memorial Gala broadcast | |||||
7-8 | September 4, 2015 | 1.912 | 5.480 | 1 | 2.30 | 7.06 | 1 |
9-10 | September 5, 2015 | 2.078 | 5.932 | 1 | 2.35 | 7.30 | 1 |
11 | September 6, 2015 | 0.950 | 2.799 | 2 | 1.22 | 3.83 | 1 |
12-13 | September 7, 2015 | 1.843 | 5.396 | 1 | 2.31 | 7.21 | 1 |
14-15 | September 8, 2015 | 1.723 | 4.955 | 1 | 2.23 | 6.92 | 1 |
16-17 | September 9, 2015 | 2.029 | 5.95 | 1 | 2.56 | 8.00 | 1 |
18-19 | September 10, 2015 | 2.262 | 6.58 | 1 | 2.91 | 8.89 | 1 |
20 | September 11, 2015 | 1.276 | 3.682 | 1 | 1.83 | 5.28 | 1 |
21 | September 12, 2015 | 1.440 | 4.201 | 1 | 1.82 | 5.40 | 1 |
22-23 | September 13, 2015 | 1.936 | 5.503 | 1 | 2.34 | 7.13 | 1 |
24-25 | September 14, 2015 | 2.128 | 6.231 | 1 | 2.39 | 7.43 | 1 |
26-27 | September 15, 2015 | 2.150 | 6.213 | 1 | 2.40 | 7.46 | 1 |
28-29 | September 16, 2015 | 2.137 | 6.28 | 1 | 2.26 | 7.18 | 1 |
30-31 | September 17, 2015 | 2.269 | 6.72 | 1 | 2.34 | 7.47 | 1 |
32-33 | September 18, 2015 | 2.357 | 6.581 | 1 | 2.52 | 7.46 | 1 |
34 | September 19, 2015 | 1.416 | 4.262 | 1 | 1.53 | 4.57 | 1 |
35 | September 20, 2015 | 1.658 | 4.792 | 1 | 1.76 | 5.13 | 1 |
36-37 | September 21, 2015 | 2.098 | 6.205 | 1 | 2.21 | 6.91 | 1 |
38-39 | September 22, 2015 | 2.290 | 6.309 | 1 | 2.46 | 7.77 | 1 |
40-41 | September 23, 2015 | 2.474 | 7.335 | 1 | 2.46 | 7.93 | 1 |
42-43 | September 24, 2015 | 2.356 | 6.854 | 1 | 2.46 | 7.75 | 1 |
44 | September 25, 2015 | 1.297 | 3.934 | 1 | 1.47 | 4.39 | 1 |
45 | September 26, 2015 | 1.955 | 5.658 | 1 | 2.35 | 6.59 | 1 |
46 | September 27, 2015 | 1.789 | 5.169 | 1 | 2.08 | 5.97 | 1 |
47-48 | September 28, 2015 | 2.724 | 7.801 | 1 | 3.02 | 9.10 | 1 |
Average ratings | 1.93 | 5.6 | 1 | 2.26 | 7.01 | 1 |
Network Channel | Location | Broadcast start date | Note |
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Hunan TV | Mainland China | August 31, 2015 [3] | Two episodes Sunday to Thursday 20:00, Friday and Saturday 19:30 |
Jinan TV | November 20, 2015 | Daily 19:30 | |
Shanghai TV | December 16, 2015 | Daily 19:45 | |
Zaozhuang TV | December 25, 2015 | Daily 19:45 | |
Guizhou TV | January 16, 2016 | Two episodes Saturday to Thursday 19:30, Friday 19:30 | |
Fujian TV | TBA | Daily 20:10 | |
Chinese TV | South Korea | March 1, 2016 | Monday through Friday 23:00-00:00 |
MCOT Family Number 14 (เอ็มคอตแฟมิลี่ หมาเลข 14) | Thailand | January 15, 2018 - June 26, 2018 | Every Monday 20:15-21.15. and Tuesday 20:00-21.00. |
Sony ONE | Singapore Malaysia Indonesia Cambodia Thailand | January 19, 2019 | Sat and Sun 19:15(SIN) 18:15(JKT/BKK) |
Award | Category | Nominee | Result | ref. |
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2nd Hengdian Film and TV Festival of China | Best Screenplay | The Disguiser | Won | [11] |
Best Actor | Hu Ge | Won | ||
2016 iQiyi All-Star Carnival | TV Actor of the Year | Hu Ge (also for Nirvana in Fire and Good Times) | Won | [12] |
Most Powerful Actor | Jin Dong | Won | ||
TV Drama Producer of the Year | Hou Hongliang (also for Nirvana in Fire) | Won | ||
30th Flying Apsaras Awards | Outstanding Actor | Hu Ge | Nominated | [13] |
Outstanding Drama | The Disguiser | Nominated | [14] | |
7th China TV Drama Awards | Top Ten Television Series | Won | [1] | |
Industry Contribution Award | Hou Hongliang (also for Nirvana in Fire) | Won | ||
1st China Quality Television Drama Ceremony | Quality Award | The Disguiser | Won | [15] |
Quality Performance Grand Award | Hu Ge (also for Nirvana in Fire and Good Times) | Won | ||
Best Director | Li Xue (also for Nirvana in Fire) | Won | ||
Best Producer | Hou Hongliang (also for Nirvana in Fire) | Won | ||
Most Powerful Actor | Jin Dong | Won | ||
Most Marketable Actor | Hu Ge (also for Nirvana in Fire and Good Times) | Won | ||
Most Popular Actor | Wang Kai (also for Nirvana in Fire) | Won | ||
19th Huading Awards | Best Director | Li Xue | Nominated | [16] |
Best Screenwriter | Zhang Yong | Nominated | ||
Best Actor | Wang Kai | Nominated | ||
Best Actor (Revolution-Era) | Jin Dong | Won | ||
Best Actress (Revolution-Era) | Liu Mintao | Nominated | ||
Best Supporting Actress | Angel Wang | Won | ||
Best Producer | Hou Hongliang | Nominated | ||
Top 10 Dramas | The Disguiser | Won | ||
3rd Asia Rainbow TV Awards | Best Action Drama | Won | [17] | |
Best Leading Actress (Modern) | Liu Mintao | Won | ||
11th National Top-Notch Television Production Award Ceremony | Outstanding Television Series | The Disguiser | Won | [18] |
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