The director was Wu Zhao. He could be in the top five of China directors. He enjoyed more fame than a lot of actors. He was nominated for an Academy Award, as well having attaining countless international big awards.
Lu Jing would play as King Wen of Chu. He was only thirty three this year, but he already has thirty years of experience in acting. He debuted as a child actor when he was three. At seventeen, he was already crowned the best actor in leading male role. He devoted himself to films, and was an A-lister who stood at the top of the film industry.
The marquis of Cai would be played by Hou Cang. He was forty-five years old. He didn't have many films, but all of them were critically acclaimed. He was nominated best actor various times leading male role internationally, as well as getting the best actor in the nation three times.