Wednesday, 3 October 2018

Raiders of the New Way

Drama: Raiders of the New Way
Chinese Title: 一步登天 / Yi Bu Deng Tian
Broadcast Network: Beijing TV, Jiangsu TV, Zhejiang TV
Broadcast Website: iQIYI

Broadcast Date: TBA

Genre: Republican
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 50
Director: Liu Miaomiao
Screenwriter: Tang Yao
Production Company: Tianyi Media
Production Date: 2017
Producer: Wu Li
Origin: China

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

Set in the chaotic times of the Republican era, the story follows a man from a grassroots level who pits wits against many parties to protect a national treasure.

Na Lan (Wen Zhang) is a thief attempting to con a royal highness of riches he does not have. While in action, Na Lan inadvertently learns that treasures from the palace have gone missing after a fire in the Forbidden City. Unbeknownst to Na Lan, feudal lords, bandits and a number of greedy individuals have already heard of the same rumor and have set their sights on the prize. Na Lan manages to obtain the map, which puts a target on his back. To save himself, Na Lan must find the treasure first so he takes off with Bao Yan (Yan Ni), 1st Royal Highness and You Chui to begin an adventure in Jiangnan.

Fun Facts

Filming wrapped on May 28, 2018.
Filming took place in Hengdian World Studios and Shanghai.
The male actors had to shave their heads to adapt the Qing Dynasty hairstyle.
It is Yan Ni and Wen Zhang's first time working together, but there was no feeling of unfamiliarity as both came from the same province.
Episode count was changed from 40 to 50 in the records filed with NRTA (formerly SARFT).

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