Amidst a Snowstorm of Love
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Headquarters | China |
| Products | Drama series |
Amidst a Snowstorm of Love () is a 2024 Chinese drama series adapted from the novel by Mo Bao Fei Bao, featuring Leo Wu and Zhao Jinmai in leading roles. The show was broadcast on Tencent Video and Dragon Television between 2 and 14 February 2024, consisting of 30 episodes. It is also accessible worldwide through platforms such as Netflix, Rakuten Viki, and Astro QJ.
Synopsis
During an uncommon snowstorm, Lin Yiyang (portrayed by Leo Wu), a former professional snooker player, crosses paths with Yin Guo (played by Zhao Jinmai), a prominent nine-ball competitor. With assistance from Yin Guo’s cousin, the two gradually form a bond, during which Yin Guo discovers Yiyang’s history as a snooker prodigy. Following a disputed referee decision, Yiyang unexpectedly ended his career. Inspired by Yin Guo’s presence, he pursues her and rekindles his enthusiasm for the sport, ultimately returning to the professional cue sports circuit.
Main
- Leo Wu as Lin Yiyang, also known as Duncuo
- Qiao Yang as young Lin Yiyang
- Gao Yier as adolescent Lin Yiyang
An exceptionally skilled yet reserved Dongxin snooker player who lost his parents early and was the final and most talented disciple of He Wenfeng. After challenging an official’s ruling, he retired but gradually develops romantic feelings for Yin Guo.
- Zhao Jinmai as Yin Guo
- Pan Yiqi as young Yin Guo
A reserved nine-ball athlete from Bei with a family background in billiards. When caught in a snowstorm at Red Fish Bar, she encounters Yiyang and motivates him to return to professional cue sports.
- Wang Xingyue as Meng Xiaodong
- Alan Luo as young Meng Xiaodong
Yin Guo’s elder cousin and former world champion in snooker. Initially harboring resentment toward Yiyang, he eventually wishes for his comeback.
Lin Yiyang's Circle
- Luo Yixin as Lin Yidong, younger brother of Yiyang
- Tang Hao as young Lin Yidong
- Liu Yichun as Lin Yidong's spouse
- Huang Bosi as Ganzhe (Xiaoyo), Lin Yidong’s daughter who admires Yin Guo
- Zou Jixin as Sun Zhou, operator of an underground cue sports venue supporting Yiyang
- Xu Ruihao as Sun Yao, younger brother of Sun Zhou and apprentice to Yiyang
- Huang Shilin as Xie Yaoyao, Liu Qianwen as Liu Yanyan, Shi Ruiyi as Da Hao, and Sun Xueyan as Uncle Qian — all trainees under Yiyang competing in the nine-ball open tournament
Yin Guo's Circle
- Shi Yu as Yin Guo's father
- Tang Qun as Yin Guo's grandmother
- Jiang Hongbo as Wu Qian, Yin Guo's mother and deputy head of the referee team
- Han Shumei as Yin Guo's aunt
- Wang Jiaxuan as Meng Xiaotian
- Younger sibling of Meng Xiaodong, also caught in Red Fish Bar’s snowstorm with Yin Guo. Befriends both Yiyang and Wu Wei.
- Hai Ling as Wu Tong, half-sister to Yin Guo
- Amy Sun as Zheng Yi, close friend to Yin Guo and former schoolmate of Yiyang
- Lu Meixi as Su Wei
Dongxin City Club
- Ding Xiaoying as Lin Lin
- A former Nine-ball player turned official referee and ex-girlfriend of Meng Xiaodong. Recognized for her firm and determined attitude.
- Li Jianyi as He Wenfeng, founder of Dongxin club and coach to both Yiyang and Jiang Yang
- Meng Xiu as He Wenfeng's wife
- Gong Xiaorong as He Jia, daughter of He Wenfeng
- Chen Jingke as Jiang Yang, a Snooker player once mentored by Wenfeng before Yiyang’s time
- Dong Zifan as Wu Wei, adept at facilitating connections between Yin Guo and Yiyang
- Kong Ran as Fang Wencong, competitor in Snooker
- Han Donglin as Chen An'an, participant in Nine-ball competitions
- Ai Yi as young Chen An'an
- Wang Yuexi as Liu Xiran, Nine-ball player who returned from retirement due to family matters
- Dai Si as Cheng Yan, Nine-ball player with an interest in Yiyang
- Yao Lichun as Coach Chen
- Kong Defeng as Coach Xin, mentor to Lin Lin
- Hai Ling as Wu Tong
City Club Members
- Wang Runze portrays Li Qingyan, a Snooker athlete harboring feelings for Yin Guo
- Xiong Aobo plays Xiao Zi, a Snooker competitor frequently seen accompanying Li Qingyan
- Li Ao appears as Wen Xiao, a Nine-ball player and close companion of Yin Guo
- Ding Xiaoming acts as Chen Fang, who serves as Yin Guo's coach
Additional Characters
- Zhao Yansong takes on the role of Wen Bin, the chief coach of the national billiards squad
- Zhang Yiyang features as a young suitor persistently interested in Yin Guo
- Chen Yuzhe appears as Shi Tou, the son of Jiang Yang (episode 30)
- Li Bin and Fang Xiaoyue portray the parents of Li Qingyan
External links
- Amidst a Snowstorm of Love available on Rakuten Viki