Lost Love in Times
| Lost Love in Times | |
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| Also known as |
Drunken Exquisiteness Drunk Linglong |
| Genre |
Historical fiction Romance Fantasy |
| Based on | Drunk Linglong by Shi Siye |
| Written by |
Rao Jun Han Peizhen Shi Siye Chen Wenjuan Dong Xinru |
| Directed by |
Lin Yufen Liang Shengquan Yu Cuihua Ren Haitao |
| Starring |
Cecilia Liu William Chan Xu Haiqiao |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 56 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Tang Lijun |
| Location(s) | Beijing, Dunhuang, Xiangshan |
| Running time | 40 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
New iPicture Straw Bear Shanghai Entertainment Team Media Group |
| Release | |
| Original network | Dragon TV |
| First shown in | China |
| Original release | July 13, 2017 |
| Lost Love in Times | |||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 醉玲珑 | ||||||
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Lost Love in Times (Chinese: 醉玲珑) is a 2017 Chinese television series starring Cecilia Liu, William Chan and Xu Haiqiao. It is based on Shi Siye's novel, Drunk Linglong.[1] The series is currently airing two episodes back-to-back on Dragon TV every Thursday and Friday at 22:00 (CST) starting from 13 July 2017 for 56 episodes.[2]
Synopsis
Feng Qingchen (Cecilia Liu) is a sorceress of Mingyi Tower, the secret organisation tasked with protecting the royal family. Yuan Ling (William Chan) is a prince from Western Wei, a ruling kingdom during the Northern and Southern dynasties. Yuan Zhan (Xu Haiqiao), the seventh prince, is Yuan Ling's biggest competitor in both power and love.
After getting to know each other, Feng Qingchen is impressed by Yuan Ling's abilities and suppresses her feelings for the sake of seeing him ascend his rightful position. Despite Qingchen's contributions to the kingdom, the court is vehemently against Yuan Ling marrying a woman who dabbles in black magic. Yuan Zhan launches a coup on the day of the wedding ceremony, and Qingchen uses her powers to reset the universe in an effort to prevent further bloodshed. Qingchen is eventually able to heal the rift between Yuan Ling and Yuan Zhan, allowing them to join hands to overthrow the corrupt officials and return peace to the land.
Cast
Main
- Cecilia Liu as Feng Qingchen
A sorceress from Mingyi Tower who possesses extraordinary healing skills. Her identity is Princess Qingping, daughter of the prime minister Feng Heng, and the leader of the mysterious Lou Yi tower. Beyond her gentle and weak appearance lies a calculating and intelligent mind. - William Chan as Yuan Ling
4th prince of Western Wei, and son of the deceased Emperor Mu. Known as the 'God of War', he is also the commander of the powerful and awe-inspiring Xuan Jia. He is fearless, calculating and self-assured; yet beneath his cold exterior is a passionate man who would do anything to protect those that are important to him. - Xu Haiqiao as Yuan Zhan
7th prince. He is learned and refined, calm and intelligent. He has no interest towards politics and loves arts and music; yet he is pulled into a political war and forced to choose between family, brotherhood or love.
Supporting
Western Wei royal family
- Liu Yijun as Yuan An, the Heavenly Emperor
Ruler of Western Wei, a scheming and autocratic man who is especially harsh toward his children. - Jiang Lingjin as Empress
- Zeng Li as Consort Lian
Yuan Ling's mother. A beautiful and scheming woman. - Fang Xiaoli as Royal Consort Yin
Yuan Zhan's mother. A gentle and virtuous woman who doesn't seek power, but is later forced to due to dire circumstances. - Gao Yiqing as Crown Prince Yuan Hao
A gentle man who doesn't vie for power, and craves for freedom. He loves Luanfei deeply, but does not know she is actually a spy for Yuan Ming. - Ji Chen as Yuan Qi (3rd prince)
- Li Chengyuan as Consort Jin
Yuan Zhan's wife. A gentle, understanding and virtuous woman who selflessly supports her husband despite knowing that he loves Feng Qingchen. - Ryan Zhang as Yuan Ming (9th prince)
A cunning and vicious man who hides a secret ambition. He is selfish, and abuses Luanfei's love for him by making use of her. - Gong Jun as Yuan Che (11th prince)
A genuine and sincere man who knows where his loyalty lies. - Xu Jiawei as Yuan Li (12th prince)
- Wang Ruolin as Yuan Xi (5th prince)
A man who wants to vie for the throne. - Huang Haige as Yuan Ting
Sorcerer tribe
- Han Xue as Tao Yao
Head Sorceress of Mingyi Tower. Beyond her cold and strict appearance lies a fragile heart. She took care of Feng Qingchen since young, and wants to groom her to be the next Head Sorceress. She and Xi Xie are mutually in love. - Han Dong as Xi Xie
Head Sorcerer of Mingyi Tower; Feng Qingchen's teacher. He wants nothing but peace, but gets embroiled in the princes' fight for the throne. He is mutually in love with Tao Yao. - Tang Jingmei as Wu Biting
A powerful dark wizard from Tian Wu Pavilion. She sees Feng Qingchen as her deadly rival, and creates many dangerous situations for her. - Zhang Gong as Mo Buping
An astrologist, and the teacher of the various princes. He is also the protector of the Ming sword. - Ma Chunrui as Ming Mo
Feng Qingchen's close friend. - Ma Yue as Bi Yao
Feng Qingchen's close friend. - Lu Meifang as Zheng Tong
- Bao Tianqi as Ding Shui
Generals and officials of Western Wei
- Su Hang as Zhang Shu
Commander of Hui Xia army and the Crown prince's trusted subordinate. - Hu Lin as Qin Zhan
Commander of Yu Lin army. An understanding man who stands by justice, he later assists Yuan Ling and Feng Qingchen. - Chen Xinze as Wei Changzheng, general of Xuan Jia army.
- Zhang Mingming as Xiao Ji, Yuan Ling's subordinate
- Yang Taoge as Li Lin, Yuan Zhan's loyal sidekick.
- Fu Jun as Feng Heng
Prime Minister of Western Wei, and the Crown Prince's tutor. Feng Qingchen and Feng Luanfei's father. - Zhang Bojun as Minister Qin
Others
- Huang Mengying as Duo Ha
Princess of Tugu army. A valiant and heroic warrior who loves sword-fighting and horse riding, but turns into a gentle woman infront of the man she loves. - Xu Jian as Mu Kesha
- Great general of Tugu army, a brave and capable warrior of the rivaling kingdom. He admires Duo Ha.
- Liu Yinglun as Feng Luanfei
Feng Qingchen's younger sister. A bright and innocent girl who loves Yuan Ming. She was later used as a political tool in a scheme for the throne, causing her to turn into someone cold, vengeful and cunning. - Xu Qianhan as Yin Caiqian
Princess of Huayi tribe. She is spoiled and unreasonable, but is actually kind at heart. She falls in love with Yuan Che, and accompanies him till his death. - Mao Fangyuan as Xiao Xu
- Prince of Southern Liang. A brave and learned man who was looked upon favorably by the Emperor, but later becomes obsessed with wine and women.
- Zheng Yecheng as Protector of the Ling Long order
- Xu Xun as Lu Qian, Jiangnan's number one scholar who helped saved many innocent civilians.
- Yang Guang as Sun Shi
- Chai Wei as Mei Ya
- Han Jiali as Zi Yuan
- Zhu Lina as Xie Yun
- Wei Yu as Yin Su
- Zhu Jiazhen as Mo Li
- Gu Minghan as Kua Lu
- Wu Lihua as He Ruyi
- Wang Yongfeng as Luo Xuan
- Zheng Shengli as Feng Qiu
- Liu Yonggang as Yan Xi
- Wang Gang as Fu Lianchou
- Guo Qiwu as Wei Zongping
- Lou Yajiang as Yin Jianzheng
- Jin Long as Chai Ding
Production
The series is helmed by the team behind the 2015 hit drama The Journey of Flower; producer Tang Lijun, director Lin Yufen and scriptwriter Rao Jun.[1][3] Other notable cast members include style director William Chang, who won a Golden Horse nomination for Best Costume Design with The Grandmaster; costume designer Fang Sizhe (Noble Aspirations), artistic director Chen Haozhi (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Last Supper) and stunt coordinator Cao Hua, who often works with director Zhang Yimou.[1] The White Rabbit Entertainment, helmed by cinematographer Charles Lee (Monster Hunt), handles the special effects; they are the first Chinese company to attain the Content Protection & Security Program (CPS Program) by the Content Delivery & Security Association (CDSA).[4][5]
Principal photography officially begun on 24 October 2016,[6][4] and wrapped up filming on 20 March 2017.[7][8] The first trailer, titled "Tears, Kiss, Forgetfulness" (泪吻忘情), was released on May 15.[9]
Soundtrack
| Lost Love in Times - Original Television Soundtrack (醉玲珑电视剧原声音乐大碟) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
| 1. | "Exquisiteness (玲珑)" (Ending theme song) | Jane Zhang | |
| 2. | "Because of You (因你)" (Theme song) | William Chan | |
| 3. | "Tears of Injury (泪伤)" (Opening theme song) | Shin | |
| 4. | "You are my Kingdom (你是我的王国)" | Mao Fangyuan | |
| 5. | "Empty Love (空情)" | Han Xue & Han Dong | |
| 6. | "Leaving with Joy (不如笑归去)" | Chou Chuan-huing | |
| 7. | "Drunken Red Dust (醉里红尘)" | Liu Xijun | |
| 8. | "Rustling in the Wind (风雨萧瑟)" | Xu Liang | |
| 9. | "Rather not Meet (不若相见)" | Gao Yiqing | |
| 10. | "Do You Know (你可知道)" | Isabelle Huang Ling | |
| 11. | "Heart Tears (洙心泪)" | Yisa Yu | |
Ratings
| Episode # | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (CSM52) | Average audience share (National Average) | Ranking in its timeslot | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings | Audience share | Ratings | Audience share | |||
| 1-2 | July 13, 2017 | 0.820 | 4.836 | 0.241 | 1.626 | 2 |
| 3-4 | July 14, 2017 | 0.861 | 4.763 | 0.281 | 1.85 | 1 |
| 5-6 | July 20, 2017 | 0.791 | 4.63 | 0.2 | 1.36 | |
| 7-8 | July 21, 2017 | 0.892 | 4.725 | 0.32 | 2.11 | |
| 9-10 | July 27, 2017 | 0.743 | 4.314 | 0.181 | 1.213 | |
| 11-12 | July 28, 2017 | 0.714 | 3.749 | 0.24 | 1.53 | |
| 13-14 | Aug 3, 2017 | 0.899 | 5.470 | 0.27 | 2.00 | 1 |
| 15-16 | Aug 4, 2017 | 0.699 | 3.686 | |||
| 17-18 | Aug 10, 2017 | 0.72 | 4.319 | |||
| 19-20 | Aug 11, 2017 | |||||
| 21-22 | Aug 17, 2017 | |||||
| 23-24 | Aug 18, 2017 | |||||
| 25-26 | Aug 24, 2017 | |||||
| 27-28 | Aug 25, 2017 | |||||
| 29-30 | Aug 31, 2017 | |||||
| 31-32 | Sep 01, 2017 | |||||
References
- 1 2 3 花千骨班底拍《醉玲珑》刘诗诗陈伟霆虐恋. Sina (in Chinese). August 25, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
- ↑ 《醉玲珑》曝定档海报 7.13见证“时光重蝶” ["Lost Love in Times" reveal official airing poster]. Tencent (in Chinese). July 3, 2017. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
- ↑ "唐丽君携《花千骨》团队打造《醉玲珑》". Sina (in Chinese).
- 1 2 《醉玲珑》秀东方油画风 匠人匠心开启奇幻新篇. Tencent (in Chinese). October 24, 2016. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
- ↑ "刘诗诗陈伟霆双时空烈恋 《醉玲珑》顶配团队". Sohu (in Chinese).
- ↑ 陳偉霆劉詩詩新戲《醉玲瓏》開拍 架空雙時空編劇大開腦洞 [William Chan and Liu Shishi's new TV series "Drunken Exquisiteness" starts shooting]. KK News (in Chinese). October 25, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
- ↑ "It's a wrap for Lost Love in Times". March 22, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2017.
- ↑ 《醉玲珑》杀青 刘诗诗打戏过瘾陈伟霆甘被折磨. Sina (in Chinese). March 20, 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
- ↑ "《醉玲珑》曝片花 刘诗诗陈伟霆甜虐交融". NetEase (in Chinese).