Participating in the film titled Zhang An: The Legend of the Qu, actor Jiang Da-Hua portrays a character named Duco. The intelligent and eloquent character Duco is portrayed as a “copycat” of the famous character from the popular series Detective Chinatown. The film was released simultaneously in online formats and cinemas, and it was considered quite a material failure, with day one revenue only hitting 840,000 yuan (approximately $280,000).
In the film, Jiang Da-Hua plays a character named Duco. Smart and articulate, Duco is portrayed as a “copycat” from the famous series Detective Chinatown. Despite being 68 years old, Jiang Da-Hua’s performance and appearance have not captivated audiences as they once did.
According to QQ, the content and character development of the main male lead have been heavily criticized for being a copy of the character from Detective Chinatown. Additionally, at the age of 68, Jiang Da-Hua’s physical appearance and performance have lost their previous appeal.
Jiang Da-Hua leaves a profound impact at the age of 68
Moreover, Jiang Da-Hua is romantically involved with younger actresses in the film, who are over 30 years his junior. The first notable instance is the “sultry” moments between Duco and the beautiful character Da Tianzi, played by Clara Lee. The 30-year age difference has stirred conversations among viewers regarding the portrayal and dynamics of such relationships on screen.
Clara Lee in the film
Besides Clara Lee, Duco’s character played by Jiang Da-Hua also has a romantic interest in another character portrayed by Tang Meng-Tuyet. This character serves as Duco’s counterpart, who is significantly younger than him and provides him with support during critical moments. It is worth noting that Tang Meng-Tuyet was born in 1994, making her 39 years younger than Jiang Da-Hua.
Jiang Da-Hua shares a romantic connection with a co-star who is 39 years younger
In addition to the age gap between the actors, Zhang An: The Legend of the Qu also presents a complex cross-cultural dynamic, which has sparked controversy. According to QQ, the team aimed for a cross-border collaboration, but with the film’s current failure, the possibility of a sequel is not easily attainable.
