Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Qin Dynasty Epic

Drama: Qin Dynasty Epic / The Qin Empire IV
Chinese Title: 大秦赋 / Da Qin Fu / 大秦帝国之天下 / Da Qin Di Guo Zhi Tian Xia
Broadcast Network: CCTV-8
Broadcast Website: Tencent

Broadcast Date: December 1, 2020

Genre: Historical, Politics
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 78
Director: Yan Yi
Screenwriter: Li Meng, Zhang Jian
Production Company: Chin Empire, Tencent Penguin Pictures, Zhongguo Sanhuan Yinxiang She
Production Date: 2018
Executive Producer: Jiao Yang, Qi Shuai
Producer: He Xiaoli, Liu Juntao, Wu Zhuoqian
Origin: China
Related: The Qin Empire, The Qin Empire II, The Qin Empire III
Source: Adapted from the novel Da Qin Di Guo (大秦帝国) by Sun Haohui

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

It follows the Qin State during the late stages of the Warring States era. Ying Zheng, Lü Buwei, Li Si, Wang Jian and many formidable politicians work together to unite the six states under one rule. The Qin Empire becomes the first dynasty of Imperial China.

The Qin State has achieved strategic dominance among the six states due to aggressive measures put forth by King Zhaoxiang. After the consecutive deaths of King Zhaoxiang and his successor King Xiaowen, the royal court was thrown into disputes over legitimacy. Lü Buwei (Duan Yihong), a powerful and influential merchant attempts to seize power by helping Ying Yiren (Xin Boqing), a prince in exile, to the throne. The eldest prince leaves the capital bringing the political unrest to a close.

Qin strikes down the other states with the ambition to rule all the lands. However, the battle between Qin and Zhao proves to be difficult and deadly. After Ying Zheng (Zhang Luyi), a prince of Qin, and his mother Zhao Ji (Zhu Zhu) make their way home, Ying Zheng begins to exhibit the qualities of a ruler under the guidance of Lü Buwei. In order to seat her son on the throne, Zhao Ji and Lü Buwei join hands against Huayang Furen. Ying Zheng starts on a bloody path to becoming an emperor as he uses the people around him to secure power.

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Fun Facts

Filming took place in Orku, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Changji, Duyun, Xiangshan and Hengdian World Studios.
Filming lasted six months beginning August 2018 in Xinjiang and ending on January 24, 2019 in Duyun.
It is the fourth and final installment of the Qin Empire drama series.
The Chinese title of Qin Empire 4 translates to Qin Empire: Under the Heaven.
It was suddenly announced that the series will premiere the next day on December 1 with a new title, "Qin Dynasty Epic."

Cast

	Edward Zhang Luyi as Ying Zheng
	Duan Yihong as Lu Buwei
	Li Naiwen as Li Si
	Zhu Zhu as Zhao Ji
	Xin Baiqing as King Qin Zhuangxiang
	Vivian Wu as Hua Yang Fu Ren