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The Promise of the Soul

The Promise of the Soul

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The Promise of the Soul

2025- 2025

1 Seasons

12 Episodes

7.7(9 votes)

Ended

Drama

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Overview

After a fall swaps his soul into his grandson’s body, a 69-year-old man confronts college, queer romance, and the chaos of first love—all at once.

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Production Companies

Vidol

Sanlih E-Television

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Videos & Trailers

9 videos

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Martin Wong

Xia Cha / Xia Ze-fang

Martin Wong

Acting

Kenji Fan

Ye Hai-yuan

Kenji Fan

Acting

Yaron Qiu

Guan Ri-qing

Yaron Qiu

Acting

Hong Wei

Jiang Bai-ling

Hong Wei

Acting

Li Ting

Chen Qian-sui

Li Ting

Acting

Kelly Liao

Haru

Kelly Liao

Acting

Mariko Okubo

Hana

Mariko Okubo

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