''Love in Sun Moon Lake'' (

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actress

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actor

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. It was first aired in

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on 20 July 2009.

Storyline

Jiang Zhong He start to searching of his family roots after his great-aunt's death for 50 years of separation and lovesickness between his great-aunt and great-uncle. With his great-aunt's aborigine wooden

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necklace given by his great-uncle, Jiang Zhong He meets An-An in

, who also wears the same necklace. An-An is a passionate Taiwanese aborigine princess. She carries much on her shoulders, trying to support the local orphanage through her job and seeking corporate sponsors. An-An has a rich boyfriend, Meng Ting. He prepares for his wedding with An-An, although his mother objects strongly to their union. After getting to know Zhong He, An-An slowly falls in love with Zhong He, but in their hearts they cannot take their love a step further.

Cast

as An An *

as Meng Ting *Ke Shu Yuan as Jiang Zhong He *Jiang Xin as Jiang He *Zhao Jing as Li Chao Xiang *Xiao Xiao Bin as Tuo Tuo *Ren Dong Lin as Fu Kang Lin *Ye Qing Qing as Ai Li *Tian Li as Liu Yi Yi *Huang Xiao Li as Jiang Feng Shi *Yao Dai Wei as Zhuang Man Mei *Qin Yan as Zhan Sen

Production

20 June 2008,

government information office bureau chief Shi Yaping expressed that they will deregulate the policy regarding mainland actors coming to Taiwan. The first to benefit is "Love in Sun Moon Lake," 16 of its mainland cast and crew members have obtained official work permits to come to Taiwan.

Featured songs

*''Jian Chi Ai'' () performed by

*''Wang Ji Ni Bu Ru Shi Qu Ni'' (忘记你不如失去你) performed by Yang Pei An

Trivia

* Investment by China

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. * Initially, Taiwanese Actor

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was selected for the role of Meng Ting but it went to Wen Zhang eventually. * First Chinese TV series obtained official work permits to come to Taiwan.

External links

Sina official page

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:LOVE SUN MOON LAKE 2009 Chinese television series debuts Chinese romance television series 2009 Chinese television series endings