The film, "The Equation of Love & Death" bringing together young stars Zhou Xun and Deng Chao is set to open in China. The suspense filled thriller is another breakthrough for Deng Chao. His previous role, as a soldier earned him legions of fans. Deng Chao moves to the top of today's list.

"The Equation of Love & Death" is an offbeat love story. It lacks the sentimentality of typical love stories. It holds in store for audiences more thrills and on top of that, breathtaking suspense. Deng Chao and Zhou Xun play two lovers. Deng is a drug dealer whose frequent absences mystify his girlfriend. The bad guy role is a breakthrough for Deng Chao, the sunshine boy who rose to fame playing good guys.

Deng emerged into public view after starring in the television costume drama "The Junior Emperor Shun Zhi" and the modern TV drama "Happiness is Like a Flower". He earned both parts soon after graduation from the Central Academy of Drama. Owning to a love affair with actress Sun Li brought him into the spotlight. But his straightforward candor actually seemed to enhance his popularity.