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Hai Yan's thrillers
(China Daily)
Updated: 2009-08-04 10:01

That Story of Romance (Na Yichang Fenghua Xueyue De Shi) (1997)

Hai Yan's thrillers

The detective story revolves around a priceless violin. It brought overnight fame for actress Xu Jinglei. Xu plays a cop in the drama, who encounters her lover while investigating the case.

Never Close the Eyes (Yongbu Mingmu) (2000)

The story about drugs and love was a national hit. The character Xiao Tong becomes a drug addict and eventually dies. Lu Yi, the actor who played Xiao, an innocent man who sacrifices everything for love, became a pop idol and is still a star on the entertainment scene a decade later.

Jade Goddess of Mercy (Yu Guanyin) (2003)

Set in beautiful Yunnan province, the story is about a drug dealer and twisted love affairs. Actress Sun Li plays a cop who falls in love with a drug dealer. The role made Sun the idol of millions. The TV series also launched a number of other stars, including Tong Dawei.

Hai Yan's thrillers

How Can I Save You, My Love (Na Shenme Zhengjiu Ni, Wode Airen) (2003)

Liu Ye plays Long Xiaoyu, a young man from a village who wants to make it big in the city. He falls in love with Luo Jingjing, who is prepared to sacrifice everything for him. But Long's ambition to be wealthy leads him to break the law. Yu Na, who took the role of Luo Jingjing, successfully changed her career from modeling to acting because of the role.

Simple Life (Jiandan Shenghuo) (2006)

It's love at first sight when 14-year-old You You meets boxer Zhou Yue. Compared with Hai Yan's other works, this story is told in an artistic way, with less suspense and more twists.

Five Star Hotel (Wuxing Dafandian) (2006)

Hai Yan's thrillers

Five Star Hotel marks a departure in style for Hai Yan. It's the first time he ventures from his familiar territory of suspense and romance. The story is set in a high-class hotel. Shooting took place in luxury hotels around China. Pan Yulong, the lead character, embodies the qualities of honesty, innocence, and courage.