Web Drama: The Legend of Taotie
Chinese Title: 饕餮记 / Tao Tie Ji
Broadcast Website: Youku
| Broadcast Date: December 10, 2024 |
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 40
Director: Yuan Yingming, Zhong Kanxie
Production Company: Alibaba Pictures, Hermosa Media, Starrise Pictures
Origin: China
Source: Adapted from a novel of the same name by Yin Yu
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Synopsis and Plot Summary
The Tianxiang Restaurant attracts even the most powerful nobles with its unmatched delicacies. The restaurant is helmed by two iconic figures: the skilled chef Zhu Chengbi and the witty accountant Chang Qing who are quintessential "frenemies."
Zhu Chengbi (An Yuexi), whose beauty rivals her culinary prowess, and Chang Qing (Wang Youshuo) face a series of thrilling and dangerous events, during which Zhu's dishes each tell a story. Their lives take a dark turn when the power-hungry Prince of Langya sets a deadly trap, pitting Zhu Chengbi and Chang Qing against each other. His sinister goal is to force Zhu to create the mythical Longevity Dish to extend his life while planning to release the destructive Black Qilin to obliterate the city.
Fun Facts
- It's adapted from a novel by Yin Yu (殷羽).
- Filming commenced in Hengdian on October 16, 2018 and wrapped on February 14, 2019.
- It was shelved for almost six years before securing a release date.
- It is produced by He Mei Chuan Mei, Alibaba Pictures, Starrise Pictures and Aim High Films.
Cast
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An Yuexi as Zhu Chengbi |
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Wang Youshuo as Chang Qing |
Supporting Cast
- Zhao Yihan
- Xu Zhinuo
- Chu Junchen
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