Saturday, 13 April 2019

Love and Destiny

Web Drama: Love and Destiny
Chinese Title: 宸汐缘 / Chen Xi Yuan
Broadcast Website: iQIYI

Broadcast Date: July 15, 2019

Air Time: Monday-Friday 20:00 (2 episodes), members watch 10 episodes in advance. (See Viewing Calendar)
Genre: Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Xianxia
Language: Cantonese, Mandarin
Episodes: 60
Director: Lam Yuk Fan, Leung Sing Kuen, Ren Haitao, Guo Hu
Creative Director: William Chang Suk-ping
Production Company: GCOO Entertainment, iQIYI
Origin: China
Watch Episodes On: Viki (eng subs), Youtube

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

A love story between the God of War and a young maiden whose very existence can bring harm to the world.

Ten thousand years ago, Jiu Chen (Chang Chen), known as the god of war, fell into a deep slumber after sealing away the demon lord. Ling Xi (Ni Ni) accidentally wakes him from his sleep and they fall in love. It is discovered that Ling Xi was born with an evil miasma that can help the demon lord break free and allow the demon tribe to rise to power.

Jiu Chen refuses to kill an innocent and tries to change Ling Xi's fate. Through the encouragement of Jiu Chen, Ling Xi who was once innocent and naive transforms into a brave leader in a fight against evil.

Fun Facts

Filming took place in Hengdian World Studios.
Filming proceeded quietly in 2018 without much publicity.
Movie stars Chang Chen and Ni Ni were officially announced as the leads in April 2019.
It is Chang Chen's first drama in his acting career.
It comes from the creators of Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms. Director Lam Yuk Fan reunites with Art Director William Chang Suk Ping.
It is the only Chinese drama nominated for Best TV series at the 2020 International Emmy Awards.

Cast

	Chang Chen as Jiu Chen
	Ni Ni as Ling Xi
	Li Dongxue as Jing Xiu
	Zhang Zhixi as Qing Yao
	Leo Li Jiaming as Yun Feng
	Karina Hai Ling as Yuan Tong
	Crystal Liu Qianhan as Ling Yue
	Patrick Zhang Haiyu as Si Ming
	Emily Na Guangzi as Shi San