Novoland: The Castle in the Sky

Novoland: The Castle in the Sky
Genre	Fantasy Adventure Romance
Written by	Zhang Tan Li Yu Jie Yang Zhi Li Ni Shan Shan
Directed by	Yang Lei Chen Jia Lin Lu Bei Ke Han Qing
Starring	Zhang Ruoyun Guan Xiaotong Liu Chang Ju Jingyi Chen Ruoxuan
Ending theme	"Big Dreamer" by TFBOYS
Country of origin	China
Original language	Mandarin
No. of episodes	28
Production
Producers	Fan Fei Fei Fang Fang Huang Xing
Production location	China
Production companies	Tencent Penguin Pictures Shanghai Film Media Asia
Original release
Network	Jiangsu Television
Release	20 July (2016-07-20) – 1 September 2016 (2016-09-01)

Novoland: The Castle in the Sky (Chinese: 九州天空城) is a 2016 Chinese television series based on an original story created by Shanghai Film Media Asia and Tencent Penguin Pictures. Set in an ancient world (Novoland) where humanity is separated into several races, the series centers on the souring relations between the powerful Ren (Human) Tribe and the Yu (Winged) Tribe. It aired on Jiangsu TV from 20 July to 1 September 2016.

The series has over 1.6 billion views by the end of its run. Guan Xiaotong won the Best Actress award at the Macau International Television Festival for her performance in the series.

Synopsis

In ancient times, because of their ability to fly, the Yu Tribe is regarded as gods by all. They live away from the people high up in the mountains, busy constructing a castle in the sky, much to the envy of others. One day, the castle explodes, causing an uproar among the Yu Tribe. A human girl, Yi Fuling (Guan Xiaotong) who came to observe the castle, was being mistakenly pointed as the suspect. The king of Yu Tribe, Feng Tianyi (Zhang Ruoyun) tries his best to save and protect her, truly believing that she’s innocent of the accusation. As it turned out, it was a faction of the Yu Tribe trying to start a war with the humans in order to expand their control. When Tianyi understands the source of resentment, he and Fuling set out to defuse the growing hostility and impending war.

Cast

Main

• Zhang Ruoyun as Feng Tianyi

The King of Yu Tribe. Because of his superior family background, Tian Yi is spoiled and overbearing, but he slowly changes due to love. He was born to a human mother, and therefore could not grow wings.

• Guan Xiaotong as Yi Fuling

The present reincarnation of Xing Liu Flower Fairy. She is innocent and kind. She would sacrifice herself for others, because she doesn't want to see others suffer.

• Liu Chang as Bai Tingjun

Crown Prince of the Human Tribe. He is Fu Ling's childhood friend and loves her deeply, but could not be together with her due to a curse placed on him by Fu Ling's father when he was young.

• Ju Jingyi as Xue Feishuang

Yu Clan's princess, and Tian Yi's childhood friend. She is noble, elegant and beautiful; but becomes manipulative due to love.

• Chen Ruoxuan as Yu Huanzheng

Xue Feishuang's half-brother. A talented guy who is obsessed with traps and mechanisms.

Supporting

Yu Tribe

• Zhang Luyi as Ji Kou

Yu Tribe's traps/mechanisms master. He loved Bai Xue, but had to leave her due to the differences in their race.

• Liu Junxiao as Xue Lin

Xue Feishuang's brother; an important minister of Yu Tribe. Using his position, he abuses his authority and power. He plans to assassinate Feng Tianyi and usurp the throne, but his plans were foiled.

• Jia Zhengyu as Xiang Congling

A member of Yu Tribe's "Elite Team". He has a crush on Xue Feishuang.

• Wei Yankan as Yue Yunqi

A member of Yu Tribe's "Elite Team". A loyal friend to both Feng Tianyi and Xue Feishuang.

• Zhao Jian as Feng Ren

Feng Tianyi's uncle. The regent of Yu Tribe.

• Zhou Yifan as Yu Tongmu

A member of Yu Tribe's "Elite Team".

• Wang Siyao as Du Ruofei

A member of Yu Tribe's "Elite Team".

• Dai Chao as Pei Yu
• Gao Feng as Xue Zhong
• Luo Youyue as Xue Qian

Human Tribe

• Liu Min as Bai Xue

Queen of the Human Tribe, Bai Tingjun's mother. She loved Ji Kou deeply, and becomes vengeful after he left with her attendant, Rui Zhu.

• Zhu Shengyi as Bi An Hua

A female attendant who is in love with Bai Tingjun.

• Liya A as Xiong Tang

A capable and loyal warrior who serves Bai Xue.

• Yang Chengjin as Yi Qian Ji

Fu Ling's father. His actual identity is Ji Shu in disguise.

• Tang Jingmei as Lin Rui Zhu

Fu Ling's mother. She was Bai Xue's attendant, but left with Ji Kou and married him. She was later killed by Bai Xue after giving birth to Fu Ling.

• Li Guo as Qi Luo Lin
• Wang Yujing as Fang Ye Yan

Xing Chen Pavilion

• Wen Jiang as Xing Guxuan

Elder of Xing Chen Pavilion; Ji Kou's teacher.

• Cui Peng as Xing Yinchi

Chief of Xing Chen Pavilion.

• Ma Qiguang as Xing Yufei

Tian Ji Sect

• Han Qing as Tian Yazi

Feng Tianyi's teacher. He becomes the Human Tribe's prime minister after his student ascended the throne.

• Yan Junlin as Tian Ziji
• Guo Peini as Gu Shenghua

Others

• Lin Jieni as Shao Wu

Xing Liu Flower Fairy. She loves Pian Yu.

• Li Xiaobing as Pian Yu

Chief of the Human Tribe. He loves Shao Wu.

• Cheng Cheng as Xue Jin

Soundtrack

Song Category	Song Name	Singer	Composer	Lyricists	Notes
Insert song	"Drunk Fei Shuang" (醉飞霜)	Ju Jingyi	Gao Weiran, Sun Pei	Ni Shanshan
	"Music Dream" (音夢)	Guan Xiaotong	Gao Weiran, Zhong Lei	Huang Xing
Ending theme song	"Big Dreamer" (大夢想家)	TFBOYS	Liu Jia	Wang Yunyun

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Nominee	Result	Ref.
2016	2016 ENAwards	Top 10 Online Dramas		Won
	7th Macau International Television Festival	Best Actress	Guan Xiaotong	Won
2017	22nd Huading Awards	Best Actress (Ancient)		Nominated

International broadcast

Country	Network	Airing dates
Malaysia	8TV	October 10, 2017 - on air (Monday to Friday 17:00)
Thailand	Channel 9 MCOT HD	November 4, 2017 - December 3, 2017 (Every Saturday and Sunday from 14.00 to 16.00.)