Royal Nirvana
| Royal Nirvana | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Historical fiction Political |
| Based on | He Li Hua Ting by Xue Man Liang Yuan |
| Written by | Xue Man Liang Yuan |
| Directed by | Yang Wenjun |
| Starring | Luo Jin Li Yitong |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 60 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Wu Ruoyan |
| Producers | Mei Zixiao Huang Yilong |
| Production locations | Xiangshan Film and Television Town Wuxi Inner Mongolia Dunhuang |
| Production companies | Youku, Fei Fan Xiang, China Wit Media, Alibaba Pictures, Saren Media |
| Original release | |
| Network | Youku |
| Release | November 12, 2019 |
Royal Nirvana (Chinese: 鹤唳华亭) is a 2019 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name by Xue Man Liang Yuan. It stars Luo Jin and Li Yitong.[1] It started airing on Youku from November 12, 2019.[2]
Synopsis
A story that follows a crown prince who faces enemies from all sides and falls in love with a maidservant who wants to kill him.
Cast
Main
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Luo Jin | Xiao Dingquan | Crown Prince. Third prince of Northern Qi. He yearns for his father's love but is feared and suppressed due to his position. |
| Li Yitong | Lu Wenxi (Abao) | Lu Ying's daughter. She disguises as a maidservant and sneaks into the palace to seek revenge. |
Supporting
Royal family
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Huang Zhizhong | Xiao Jian | Emperor of Northern Qi. Previously the Prince of Ning. |
| Wang Yuanke | Gu Siqing | Deceased Empress of Northern Qi. Gu Silin's younger sister. Xiao Dingquan's mother. |
| Miao Pu | Noble Consort Zhao | Daughter of Zhao Yong, the Count of Anping. Mother of Xiao Dingtang and Xiao Dingkai. |
| Zhao Yuanyuan | Noble Lady Song | |
| Jin Han[3] | Xiao Dingtang | Prince of Qi. Eldest prince of Northern Qi. A timid and weak man who is eyeing the throne. He frames Xiao Dingquan of killing Lu Ying. |
| Lu Yanqi | Princess Consort of Qi | Li Baizhou's daughter. |
| Xin Peng[4] | Xiao Dingkai | Prince of Zhao. Fifth prince of Northern Qi. An ambitious man who wants to usurp the throne. |
Officials
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Wang Jinsong[5] | Lu Shiyu | Minister of personnel. Grand tutor. Xiao Dingquan's teacher, who provides him guidance and advice. |
| Zhang Zhijian | Li Baizhou | Head of the secretariat. Xiao Dingtang's father-in-law. |
| Qiu Xinzhi | Lu Ying | Palace assistant secretary. |
| Bao Daozhi | Zhang Luzheng | Minister of justice. |
| Liu Dekai | Gu Silin | Marquis of Wude. Xiao Dingquan's uncle. He wields great military power. |
Others
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Zheng Yecheng[6] | Gu Feng'en | Count of Jiayi. Gu Silin's son. |
| Liu Yitong | Lu Wenpu | Lu Ying's son. |
| Cheng Xiaomeng | Zhang Nianzhi | Zhang Luzheng's daughter. |
| Dong Chunhui[7] | Zhang Shaoyun | Zhang Luzheng's son. |
| Wang Yu | Xu Changping | |
| Liu Hailan | Xixiang | A palace maid. |
| Hao Lei | Lady Zhang | A palace maid of the deceased empress. |
| Wang Ruizi | Lady Wu | A palace maid of the service bureau. Lady Zhang's daughter. |
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Leave the Secular World (出尘)" (Opening theme) | Duan Sisi | Tan Xuan | Kim Jimun | |
| 2. | "Wish to Have Your Heart (愿得一人心)" (Ending theme) | Yin Yue | Qian Lei | Zhou Shen | |
| 3. | "Picture of Crane (放鹤图)" (Interlude) | Liu Chang | Tan Xuan | Zhou Shen | |
| 4. | "Crane and Fire (鹤·焰)" (Interlude) | Yin Yue | Yin Yue, Sa Dingding | Sa Dingding |
Production
The series is produced and directed by Yang Wenjun (Happy Memories of the Ma's; Best Director winner at Shanghai Television Festival). It is written by Xue Man Liang Yuan, the author of the original novel. Other notable cast members include style director William Chang and art director Chen Haozhong (Empresses in the Palace, Eternal Love).[8]
The series began filming in May 2018 at Xiangshan Film and Television Town,[9] and wrapped up in January 2019 at Dunhuang.[10] Filming also took place in Wuxi and Inner Mongolia.[11]
Reception
Douban, the influential Chinese film reviews website, gave the drama 7.6 out of 10.
Awards and nominations
| Award | Category | Nominee | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Best Web Series | Royal Nirvana | Nominated | [12] |
| Best Actor | Luo Jin | Nominated | ||
| Wang Jinsong | Nominated | |||
| Jin Han | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Li Yitong | Nominated |
References
- ^ "罗晋李一桐合作出演《鹤唳华亭》". Xinhua News Agency (in Chinese). May 22, 2018.
- ^ "《鹤唳华亭》开播 罗晋李一桐迎克己守礼人生逆旅". Netease (in Chinese). November 12, 2019.
- ^ "金瀚新剧《鹤唳华亭》开机 豪华班底保驾护航". Global Times (in Chinese). May 22, 2018.
- ^ "辛鹏出演电视剧《鹤唳华亭》 众星加盟权谋经典". Netease (in Chinese). May 21, 2018.
- ^ "罗晋李一桐合作《鹤唳华亭》 王劲松金瀚等倾力加盟". Tencente (in Chinese). May 17, 2018.
- ^ "《鹤唳华亭》再曝新阵容 郑业成参演象山热拍". People's Daily (in Chinese). August 27, 2018.
- ^ "《鹤唳华亭》开机 董春辉新角色挑战宫廷历史大剧". Netease (in Chinese). May 29, 2018.
- ^ "《鹤唳华亭》集超强班底 有望成新一代古装经典". Global Times (in Chinese). March 22, 2019.
- ^ "《鹤唳华亭》开机 罗晋重回古装引关注典". Netease (in Chinese). May 22, 2018.
- ^ "古装剧《鹤唳华亭》杀青 罗晋李一桐演绎忠贞爱情". Global Times (in Chinese). January 17, 2019.
- ^ "《鹤唳华亭》象山热拍 导演杨文军剧组庆生". Global Times (in Chinese). May 29, 2018.
- ^ "金骨朵网络影视盛典提名揭晓 王一博肖战杨紫等入围". Ynet (in Chinese). November 25, 2019.
External links
- Royal Nirvana at IMDb
- Royal Nirvana at Douban (in Chinese)
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