iQIYI International Begins Filming “The Ferryman: Legends of Nanyang”, the Company’s First Original Drama for Southeast Asia

Adapted for the region in terms of cast and crew, storyline and location selection, the Series will provide a more localized viewing experience for Southeast Asian users who resonate with the Series’ geographical and cultural background.

The Series, adapted from iQIYI’s 2014 classic Mandarin-language series Soul Ferry, portrays the history of Singapore and Malaysia during World War II. It is produced by executive producer Guo Jingyu and Yeo Saik Pin, and co-directed by Guo Shimin, director of the Mandarin-language series Soul Ferry, and Chia Men Yiang, a renowned Singaporean director. Young Singaporean actors Lawrence Wong and Kate Kinney and Chinese actor Qi Yuwu lead the cast.

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