The Grand Canal
大運河
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About
The drama is a story that details the fall of the Sui Dynasty, and what it took to lead to the eventual rise of the Tang Dynasty.
Cast
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
as 虬髯客
Idy Chan Yuk-Lin
as
Felix Wong Yat-Wah
as
Lau Ching-Wan
as
Margie Tsang Wah-Sin
as
Michael Tao Tai-Yu
as
Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah
as
Rebecca Chan
as
Kwan Ching
as 徐世𪟝
Bao Fang
as 隋文帝杨坚
Ng Sai-Mei
as
Jimmy Au Shui-Wai
as
Alice Wong Yee Kam
as
Lau Siu-Ming
as
Liu Kai-Chi
as
Cheng Yim-Fung
as
Lee Heung-Kam
as
Vivian Tsang
as
Carrie Ng Ka-Lai
as
Chu Tit-Wo
as
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
Emperor Wen of Sui orders the digging of the Canal to unclog the drain. Foreman Wang Shih-chung squeezes on food ration and persecutes the workers. Chang San-lang inflicts bodily punishment on him. Shih-chung seeks Peng Shan Old Man's help to fight against him and Chang beats him by a narrowmargin. Envoy Ta Chu in Ti Chi oppresses the people. Yang Yung and Li Tsing combine to punish him out of righteousness, and they are impressed by each other. Ti Chi invites the Sui family to send men to participate in a tournament. Yang Kuang strongly recommends Yang Yung to act as the envoy, claiming to give him a chance to obtain credit but actually harboring the malicious plot of having him removed. To return the favor of saving his life, Chang promises Mrs Hsuan Hua to take care of Chen Shu-ming, but Chen is ungrateful and keeps complaining about Chang's failure to help him reinstate the state .and accusing Mrs Husan Hua of cowardice……
Episode 2
Indignant over her recklessness, Chang teases Lan Ling, much to her mortification. On the other hand, Yang Yung and Li Tsing eventually win the first day's tournament by joint efforts. Shu-ming makes an unsuccessful attempt on the life of Ke Lan and is rescued by Chang, who offers to bring him back to Chung Yuan. Resenting his sincere intention, Shu-ming clashes with him. Lan Ling passing by, not knowing the truth, helps Shu-ming, enabling him to make good escape. Lan Ling becomes suspicious of Chang's identity and follows him, only to be teased by him again. Yang Kuang arranges to trap Yang Yung into a fatal accident during the tournament. Chang discovers it, overpowers Shu-ming attends the competition for Yang Yung, saving him from assassination by Kuang's man. Accusing Yang Yung of sending men to assassinate him, Ke Lan puts Yang Yung in custody……
Episode 3
Ke Pan discovers that Liu Chiang has turned against him and blames Liu for all mishap. Ke Pan releases Yang Yung back to mainland; Yang Yung and the Prince of Ti Chi reluctantly say good-bye to each other. Yang Yung goes back to the palace and gave a puppet to his wife; His wife reprimands him for wasting his mind on toys. Yang Yung becomes very unhappy; Yang Kuang seizes the opportunity and brings Yang Yung to a brothel; and then let Solitary Queen know, causing Solitary Queen to be more displeased with Yang Yung and reprimand Yang Yung. Solitary Queen proposes to Yang Gian that Yang Yung be dethroned. Yang Gian takes it lightly. Chin Yao-chin does not have money for dinner and creates trouble on the streets hoping that Chin Ghiung will arrest him so that he can live in prison. Chang San-lang gives Chin money. Li Siang-r passes by and thought Chin is robbing. During the fight, Chin is arrested……
Episode 4
Lan Ling interrogates Shu-wing hoping to find out Chang San-lang's identity; Shu-wing refuses to talk: Lan Ling goes to Chang's house and wants Chang to go to Thousand Leaves Heights to rescue Shu-wing. Yang Kuang appears while Chang San-lang is thinking and says he can help rescue Shu-ming. Chang San-lang does not trust Yang and does not consent. Chang San-lang goes to Thousand Leaves Heights by himself and argues with Lan Ling. Lan Ling asks her men to attack Chang, Chang, with hisexcellent kung-fu, rescues Shu-wing. Lan Ling admires Chang. Meanwhile, Chang ordered Taoist Sun to take Chang to the ore mine to treat his wounds. On their way to the ore mine, Sun and Shu-wing are followed by Lan Ling's men. Chin Chiung helps them escape from Lan Ling's followers, but they soon fall into the hands of Lan Ling's another follower, not knowingthat they are being followed……
Episode 5
Lan Ling sets up a trap in the cave, Chang San-lung gets poisoned and faints. Siang-r tries to save him. Lan Ling follows in, the two women meet and fight. The cave collapses, and the three think that they will die in the cave and show their true feelings. Later, no name Taoistsaves them. Lan Ling is jealous of Siang-r and goes away. Meanwhile, Shu-wing escapes amidst the commotion. Zi Zhou has a drought, Li Yan'begs Yang Gian to use donated food in the warehouse to ease the disaster. Yang Gian refuses. Yang Kuang induces Yang Yung to go to Zi Zhou, hoping to hold him responsible for theillegal sale of rice. At Zi Zhou, The Girl with the Red Duster helps the starving rob rice fromthe warehouse. Liu Chiung rushes to the warehouse and stopsthe commotion. Yang Yung and Li Tsing arrive at Zi Zhou. Liu Chiung stirs up the feelings of the people, and wants Yang Yung to give the donated food to the people……
Episode 6
Mrs Hsuan Hua and Lan Ling protect Yang Gian. Shu-ming runs back to Chang. Chang San-lang knows Lan Ling will come and ask Taoist Sun to lead Shu-wing away. Lan Ling and her men arrive at Chang's house to arrest Shu-ming and fight with Chang San-lang. Lan Ling is captured. Bo Li S holds Siang-r hostage and saves Lan Ling. Li Yan and other ministers beg Yang Gian to release Yang Yung. Yang Kuang tries to hinder but fails. He speaks ill of Li Tsing, hoping to rid Yang Yung's wise man. Yang Gian is tricked and sends his men to capture Li Tsing. Yu Wen Shu and his men want to kill Li Tsing. While escaping, Li Tsing runs into the Palace of Ye. In order to please Yang Yung, Yang Su let Li stay. Yang Kuang wants to search Ye's Palace, but is stopped by Su. Yang Kuang sends his men to surround Ye's Palace. Yang Yung and Li Yan plan to rescue Li Tsing. To avoid more danger, Li Tsing leaves Chang An……
Episode 7
Chang San-lang finds that Shu-wing is recuperating at I Xung Brothel and rushes there. Bai Mu Dan warns Shu-wing and he escapes. To find out the whereabouts of Shu-ming, Lan Ling goes to Tao Rhan Gy and destroys the ancestors' boards. Chang San-lang is very angry and slaps Lan Ling. Lan Ling goes away, angry and bashful, with mixed feelings towards Chang. Yang Kuang falsely accused Li Yan of trying to overthrow Yang Gian. Yang Gian believes and wants to execute Li Yan but is stopped by Solitary Queen. Yang Gian dethroned Li Yan and sends him to Tai Yuan. On his way to Tai Yuan, Liu Chiung, ordered by Yang Kuang, tries to kill Li. Chin Chiung and Chin Yao-chin help Li Yan escape. Liu Chiung is angry with Chin Chiung and orders .his men to kill Chin. When Chin has no where to go, he joins Chin Yao-chin and his men and becomes a robber. It rains when Chang San-lang and Siang-r are on their way to a monastery……
Episode 8
Lan Ling changes to be kind to Chang San-lang and Siang-r. Chang knows Lan Ling is after something and does not respond to her. Lan Ling discovers Bai Mu Dan and Shu-ming's relationship and takes Bai Mu Dan back to Thousand Leaves Heights. Chang San-lang is afraid that Lan Ling will hurt Bai and goes to help her. Lan Ling is polite to Bai and let her go. Chang San-lung is impressed by Lan Ling's strategy. Shu-ming does not know that Bai Mu Dan has been released; he goes to Thousand Leaves Heights and is captured by Lan Ling's men. Taoist Sun rescued Shu-wing and tells Shu-ming to go to Li Mi of Cloud Heights. Li Mi takes Shu-ming after learning about his identity. Lan Ling and men come to Cloud Heights and want Li Mi to let them have Shu-wing. Li refuses and fights with Lan Ling. Lan Ling loses and sets Cloud Heights on fire. Li Mi and Shu-ming escape through a secret way……
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Stream The Grand Canal online free in HD on CineFlixo. A well-rated series series originally produced in CN and released in 1987, it's earned a solid 7.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.
About The Grand Canal
The drama is a story that details the fall of the Sui Dynasty, and what it took to lead to the eventual rise of the Tang Dynasty. Across 1 season and 60 episodes, originally airing on TVB Jade.
The Grand Canal Cast and Characters
The cast features Tony Leung Chiu-wai (as 虬髯客), Idy Chan Yuk-Lin, Felix Wong Yat-Wah, Lau Ching-Wan, and Margie Tsang Wah-Sin. Their performances are a major reason The Grand Canal has built such a passionate audience.
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The Grand Canal flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy CN storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch The Grand Canal online for free?
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How many episodes does The Grand Canal have?
The Grand Canal has 60 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.
Is The Grand Canal good? What's the rating?
The Grand Canal holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Grand Canal?
The main cast includes Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Idy Chan Yuk-Lin, Felix Wong Yat-Wah, and Lau Ching-Wan, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Grand Canal available in CN?
Yes — The Grand Canal was originally produced in CN and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Grand Canal released?
The Grand Canal first aired in 1987.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Grand Canal have?
The Grand Canal currently has 1 season and a total of 60 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Grand Canal about?
The drama is a story that details the fall of the Sui Dynasty, and what it took to lead to the eventual rise of the Tang Dynasty.
In which language is The Grand Canal originally available?
The Grand Canal was originally produced in CN. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original CN audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Grand Canal first released?
The Grand Canal first premiered on March 9, 1987 (1987). The series has since concluded its run.
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