A Dream Within A Dream – Li Yitong, Liu Yuning
A Dream Within A Dream is a historical romance drama directed by Guo Hu and starring Li Yitong and Liu Yuning, with supporting roles played by Zhu Xudan, Wang Yilun, Chang Long, Lü Xing, Zhang Lei, Huang Weide, Wang Yan, Zheng Guolin, Chen Zihan, Jia Jinghui, Wang Chengsi, Su Mengyun, Wang Lina, Li Qing, Guo Xiaotian, Ling Meishi, and Song Jiyang.
The story revolves around Song Xiaoyu, a struggling actress who accidentally gets transported into the world of a script and becomes the protagonist, Song Yimeng. There, she encounters the ruthless and cold-hearted Nan Heng, and the two reenact iconic scenes from various scripts. As Song Yimeng and Nan Heng grow closer, the journey of defying a predestined fate and rewriting their story begins to unfold.
Details
English Title: A Dream Within A Dream
Chinese Title: 书卷一梦
Genre: Romance, Historical, Comedy
Tag: Transmigration, Love/Hate Relationship, Prince Male Lead, Double Identity, Cold Male Lead, Master-Servant Relationship
Episodes: 40
Duration: 45 min.
Director: Guo Hu
Screenwriter: Ren Zhuangliu, Xia luote
Released Date: 2025-06-26
Broadcast Website: iQIYI, WeTV, Linmon Pictures Official, Viki
Cast
Synopsis
Eighteenth-tier “nobody” actress Song Xiaoyu unexpectedly finds herself transported into the very historical drama script she is auditioning for, transformed into the ill-fated heroine Song Yimeng. Before she can make sense of the situation, she literally runs into the script’s male lead, Nan Heng. Forced to live as a “character in the book,” Song Xiaoyu launches into a frantic, survival-driven escape plan to change her tragic fate. Yet no matter how hard she schemes or how far she tries to run, she and Nan Heng inevitably meet as if drawn together by destiny.
In this scripted world, everyone follows their pre-ordained fate. Armed with modern wit and foreknowledge of the plot, Song Xiaoyu hopes to rewrite the ending—but every attempt to deviate from the script only pushes her into greater danger. Beneath Nan Heng’s seemingly cold and omnipotent exterior lies his own helplessness and inner struggle. As the story unfolds, Song Yimeng, Nan Heng, and other “pre-set” characters gradually awaken, unwilling to be bound by the plot, each rising in their own way to rebel against their destined path.
One of the best c drama in 2025
Fantastic storyline actors acting camera music etc
I really enjoyed watching this drama
Every episode has exciting attractions
Best feature is simple and relaxing story with very pleasant ending