Singing All Along
| Singing All Along | |
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| Also known as | |
| Traditional | 秀麗江山之長歌行 |
| Simplified | 秀丽江山之长歌行 |
| Mandarin | Xiùlì Jiāngshān Zhī Cháng Gē Xíng |
| Literally | Splendid and Beautiful Rivers and Mountains: Long Journey of Songs |
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| Created by | Ruby Lin |
| Based on |
Xiuli Jiangshan by Li Xin |
| Written by |
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| Directed by |
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| Starring |
Li Jiahang |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 52 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Han Luo |
| Producer(s) | Ruby Lin |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
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| Original network | Jiangsu Television |
| Original release | July 21, 2016 |
Singing All Along is a 2016 Chinese television drama series produced by Ruby Lin, starring Lin and Yuan Hong. Set in 1st-century imperial China, the drama is based on Li Xin (李歆)'s 2007–2009 romantic novel series Xiuli Jiangshan (秀丽江山) and focuses on the relationship between Liu Xiu (Emperor Guangwu), peasant-turned-Eastern Han dynasty founder, and Yin Lihua (Empress Guanglie), the love of his life. Although the original novel involved time travel, the television series does not contain those parts.[1]
Filming began in October 2013 in Xiangshan County, Zhejiang, China with a budget of ¥ 150 million (over 24 million USD).[2] The show will debut on Jiangsu Television on July 21, 2016.[3]
Plot premise
In 22 AD, the peasant brothers Liu Yan and Liu Xiu led a rebel force to overthrow the oppressive Xin empire and to restore the Han dynasty. Yin Lihua, their beautiful childhood friend, joined their fight. During the bloody battles, Liu Xiu and Yin faced death many times together before the Xin empire was finally toppled. In 23, Liu Yan was seen by the new Han emperor Liu Xuan as a threat and executed. Fearing he would be next, Liu Xiu, with the help of his new bride Yin, managed to have Liu Xuan assign him to a territory beyond Liu Xuan's reach. However, developing a power base of his own proved difficult. In 24, Liu Xiu encountered a dilemma: in order to enter a military alliance with a mighty regional warlord, he needed to marry the warlord's niece Guo Shengtong and break his vows to Yin. Meanwhile, Yin discovered that Liu Xuan also had feelings for her... When Yin finally reunited with her husband in 25, Liu Xiu was already the new emperor who had just captured the capital; with Guo, a woman he did not love, as his new wife. As the empire remained divided, naming Guo the empress seemed the ideal choice politically, but Liu Xiu's heart never left Yin. Amid power struggle, war, and intrigues, could their love survive?
Cast and characters
- Ruby Lin as Yin Lihua, Empress Guanglie of Han
- Yuan Hong as Liu Xiu, Emperor Guanwu of Han
- Li Jiahang as Feng Yi, one of the Yuntai 28 generals
- Wang Yuanke as Guo Shengtong, Liu Xiu's second wife
- Zong Fengyan as Liu Yan, Liu Xiu's older brother
- Yu Bo as Liu Xuan (Gengshi Emperor)
- Kenny Kwan as Deng Yu, one of the Yuntai 28 generals
- Lee Li-chun as Cai Shaogong
- Wang Lin as Guo Zhu
- Qi Wei as Weiyue
- Ren Quan as Yin Lu,Lihua's dad
- Ma Tianyu as Yan Ziling
- Wang Yu as Yin Shi,Lihua's half elder brother
- Liu Yitong as Consort Han
- Sun Xiaoxiao as Consort Zhao
- Reyizha Alimjan as Ding Rou
- Hong Siao-ling as Deng Chan
- Qin Junjie as Deng Feng
- Mao Zijun as Yin Xing,Lihua's younger brother
- Queenie Tai as Hupo
- Wu Jinyan as Xu Yanzhi
- Cai Heng as Wu Han, one of the Yuntai 28 generals
- Wang Jinduo as Ma Wu, one of the Yuntai 28 generals
- Wang Zirui as Wang Ba, one of the Yuntai 28 generals
- Jiang Zhenhao as Zang Gong, one of the Yuntai 28 generals
- Liu Jun as Zhai Zun, one of the Yuntai 28 generals
- Wang Liang as Yao Qi, one of the Yuntai 28 generals
- Jin Hao as Geng Yan, one of the Yuntai 28 generals
- Xin Xin as Zhu You, one of the Yuntai 28 generals
- Wang Han as Ren Guang, one of the Yuntai 28 generals
- Chen Tao as Liu Zhi, one of the Yuntai 28 generals
- Zhou Bin as Yuchi Jun
- Liu Yuexin as Lady Liu
- Bai Huizi as Liu Boji,Liu Xiu's younger sister
- Chi Lijing as Liu Yuan
- Liu Changde as Guo Kuang
- Hu Kun as Deng Chen
- Tai Junjie as Deng Feng
- Li Zhuolin as Li Tong
- Xiao Haoran as Li Yi
- Sun Honglei as Guo Xian
- Shen Jianing as Ying Luo
- Zhao Wei as Zhu Wei
- Sun Mingming as giant
Soundtrack
- Opening Song : Beautiful Rivers and Mountains (秀丽江山) by Van Fan
- Ending Song: Beauty and the Land (红颜江山) by Ruby Lin
Broadcast
| Network | Country | Airing Date | Timeslot |
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| Jiangsu Television |  China | July 21, 2016 | Mon-Sun 19:30-21:20 pm |
| Chennel Ginga |  Japan | January 23, 2017 | Mon-Fri 23:00-24:00 pm |
| TVB Chinese Drama |  Hong Kong | December 16, 2016 | Saturday 22:30-23:30pm |
| J5 | |||
| Talentvision TV |  Canada | December 2, 2016 | Mon-Fri 20:30-21:30pm |
| Astro Quan Jia HD |  Malaysia | November 23, 2016 | Mon-Fri 19:00-20:00pm |
Notes and references
- ↑ "林心如将投拍《秀丽江山》 删去穿越还原历史". Sina entertainment. 2012-03-21.
- ↑ 林心如投1.5亿拍剧
- ↑ "林心如《长歌行》6月23日播 定档之路坎坷". Sina entertainment. 2016-05-12.