Game of Identity

Game of Identity (2026)



天才游戏

5.2 2026 96 min —

Director: Cheng Liang

Cast: Peng Yuchang, Ding Yuxi, Heliao Lüyun, Rebecca Li, Deng Enxi

Crime Mystery
A young man from humble beginnings, Liu Quan Long, has been fighting to survive on his own terms. When fate hands him a chance to swap lives with a privileged student at a top-tier university, he steps into what he thinks is a golden opportunity—only to find himself trapped in a high-stakes, dangerous game. Liu Quan Long is a gifted but penniless dreamer who can’t afford college. Before crossing paths with Chen Lun, he’s an unnoticed internet cafe attendant working just outside the campus gates. Chen Lun, born into wealth and enrolled at the elite university across the street, has zero interest in attending class. To fool his parents living abroad, he proposes a risky “identity swap” and convinces Liu Quan Long to take his place.

More About This Film

Game of Identity is a highly anticipated Chinese mystery and psychological drama series scheduled for release in 2026. Directed and written by Cheng Liang, the project falls under the genres of Mystery, Psychological, Youth, and Drama, with specific tags highlighting a student male lead and a school setting. The narrative centers on two genius teenagers from vastly different socioeconomic backgrounds: Liu Quanlong, a lowly born and independent young man struggling to make his way in the world, and Chen Lun, a boy from a privileged environment.

The core premise involves an unexpected life swap between these two characters. Their lives begin to mirror each other as they navigate their new identities, creating a complex web of intrigue and psychological tension. The story explores themes of identity, class disparity, and the consequences of exchanging one's existence, driven by Liu Quanlong who seizes the opportunity to trade places with Chen Lun.

  • The series is produced under the banner Tiancai Youxi, emphasizing its focus on high-concept intellectual puzzles and youth-centric storytelling.
  • Cheng Liang serves as both the screenwriter and director, ensuring a tight narrative structure that blends suspense with character-driven drama.
  • The production highlights the contrast between the two leads, using the school setting as a microcosm for broader societal issues regarding privilege and merit.
  • As of current announcements, the cast details remain closely guarded, with the focus primarily on the unique dual-role challenge required of the actors portraying the swapped identities.

Where to Watch

Due to the 2026 release date, official streaming distribution channels have not yet been confirmed or launched.

  • iQIYI – Subscription (Likely Primary Platform)
  • Tencent Video – Subscription (Potential Co-producer)
  • Youku – Subscription (Potential Distribution Partner)
  • Bilibili – Subscription/Rental (Regional Availability)
  • Netflix – Purchase/Subscription (International Licensing TBD)