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The Stand-In

The Stand-In

Description: A poor rickshaw driver takes a job pretending that he's the son of businessman Li Yutang. In order to prevent anyone from discovering his true identity, the rickshaw driver must continue with Chongguang's mission.
Year Released: 2014
First episode air date: June 27, 2014
Program Creator: Kok Leung Kuk
Networks: Shenzhen Satellite TV, Anhui Television

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