Wednesday, 27 October 2021

Back from the Brink

Web Drama: Back from the Brink
Chinese Title: 护心 / Hu Xin
Broadcast Website: Youku

Broadcast Date: May 9, 2023

Air Time: Eps daily 18:00 on first 11 days with 5 eps on premiere for VIP, starting May 22 Mon, Wed (2 eps), Tue, Thu, Fri (1 ep) for VIP, Mon-Fri (1 ep) for non-VIP (See Viewing Calendar)
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Xianxia
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 40
Director: Zeng Xiaoyu, Cheng Lu, Han Ping
Screenwriter: Jiu Lu Fei Xiang, Wang Ruoke, Wen Yan
Production Company: Youku, Curiosity Pictures, TVZ One, Perfect World Pictures
Chief Producer: Liu Lu
Producer: Huang Yanhong
Origin: China
Source: Adapted from a novel the novel Hu Xin by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang
Watch Episodes On: Youtube

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

The ancient dragon Tian Yao was riddled with gaping wounds due to a lover's betrayal, and his heart was emptied. When the dragon is reborn, he meets Yan Hui. She will protect him with all her strength in their fight to retrieve his remaining bones.

Twenty years ago, Tian Yao (Neo Hou) was betrayed by the woman he loved, stripped of his dragon bones that are sealed in four directions. By chance, Tian Yao's soul escapes from the seal. He senses a seal within a lake and waits for his opportunity.

Tian Yao sees a glimmer of hope upon encountering Yan Hui (Zhou Ye). She has the dragon within her that can help Tian Yao break the seal. Tian Yao uses Yan Hui for the purpose of retrieving his body parts. She tries to escape but fails, yet their relationship only grows closer. Over time, Tian Yao is moved by Yan Hui's repeated efforts to save him. She also realizes that her connection to Tian Yao can never be severed. One mystery comes after the other as she learns about her true origin.

Fun Facts

The boot ceremony was held on August 14, 2021 in Hengdian.
Filming wrapped after over three months.
Neo Hou Minghao and Zhou Ye star in their first xianxia romance.
Yang Rong, Ken Chang and Ji Chen make special appearances.
The premiere date was moved up from May 10 to a day earlier. It is Youku's next xianxia just after the Till the End of the Moon finale for VIP subscribers.

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