Love Between Fairy and Devil (Chinese: 苍兰诀; pinyin: Cāng Lán Jué) is a Chinese television series based on the eponymous novel written by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang. The show is directed by Yi Zheng and Qian Jingwu,[1] starring leads Yu Shuxin and Dylan Wang, and featuring Xu Haiqiao, Guo Xiaoting, and Zhang Linghe in prominent supporting roles. The series aired on iQIYI from August 7, 2022 to September 22, 2022.[4][5][6]
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| Genre | Fantasy Romance |
| Based on | Cang Lan Jue by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang[1] |
| Written by | Liu Xiaolin Bai Jinjin Zhang Li Dai Yong |
| Directed by | Yi Zheng |
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| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 36 + 2 Specials |
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| Production location | Hengdian World Studios[2] |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production companies | iQIYI Stellar Media[3] |
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| Network | iQIYI |
| Release | 7 August – 22 September 2022 |
| Related | |
| Love You Seven Times | |
Synopsis
editDongfang Qingcang, the Demon Lord known as the Moon Supreme, attacked the realm of the gods with his demon army. The Goddess of War, Chidi Nüzi, sacrificed her life to seal Dongfang Qingcang and his battalion. A prophecy predicts Dongfang Qingcang will be unsealed and only Goddess Xiyun will be able to stop him. Meanwhile, Goddess Xiyun is reborn as Xiao Lanhua, a lowly orchid spirit, who unwittingly sets him free. During Dongfang Qingcang's awakening, Xiao Lanhua unknowingly casts the "One Heart Curse" which links their experiences, sharing injuries, emotions, and death. Dongfang Qingcang protects Xiao Lanhua while he searches for a cure, but begins to fall in love with her over the course of their adventures, sacrifices and tribulations in the fairy, demon and human realms.
Cast
editMain
edit- Yu Shuxin as Orchid / Xiao Lanhua / Goddess Xiyun: an orchid fairy who lives at Arbiter Hall of Shuiyuntian's Siming palace, responsible for looking after her master's Destiny Books. When Orchid was young, her master accidentally spoiled her immortal root with alcohol, resulting in issues with her cultivation.
- Li Xiyuan portrays young Xiyun.
- Dylan Wang as Dongfang Qingcang: the powerful Moon Supreme, former leader of the Moon Tribe, whose primordial spirit was secretly sealed in Haotian Tower. He is arrogant and unfeeling but begins to change after encountering Xiao Lanhua.
- Fang Xiaomo portrays teen Dongfang Qingcang and Ren Yifan as young Dongfang Qingcang.
Supporting
editFairy Realm Shuiyuntian
edit- Xu Haiqiao as Rong Hao: apprentice who loves his master, Chidi Nüzi, and the master of the Sea Market. Outwardly, he appears carefree, but he hides a manipulative side.
- Guo Xiaoting as Chidi Nüzi: Rong Hao's teacher and former God of War of Shuiyuntian.
- Zhang Linghe as Changheng: the current God of War of Shuiyuntian, in love with Xiao Lanhua.
- Wang Yueyi as Danyin: a highborn fairy in love with Changheng.
Moon Tribe's Cangyan Sea
edit- Charles Lin as Shangque: Dongfang Qingcang's faithful and devoted assistant who can switch between human and dragon forms.
- Zhang Chenxiao as Dongfang Xunfeng: Dongfang Qingcang's younger brother.
- Zhao Bin as Elder Moon Lord: Dongfang Qingcang's father.
- Zhang Bozhi as King of Nanyou.
- Li Xizi as King of Beiyou.
Sea Market / Haishi City
edit- Hong Xiao as Jieli: Xiao Lanhua's best friend and a spy from the Sea Market.
- Cheng Zi as Dieyi: loyal assistant of Rong Hao.
Special appearances
edit- Li Yitong as Siming: Xiao Lanhua's master who is the Arbiter in charge of safekeeping all destinies. She left Shuiyuntian to travel around the realms and is not returning soon.
- Chen Ruoxuan as Chang Yuan: Siming's husband who she had secretly married.
Episodes
editTwo episodes aired every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, with early access to two upcoming episodes offered to VIP members.[citation needed] Two extra episodes were released after the series concluded.[7]
Original soundtrack
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer | Length |
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| 1. | "Loss of Memory (失忆)" | Chen Tian, Wang Yixu | Chen Shuai | Yu Shuxin | 3:31 |
| 2. | "Looking For You (寻一个你)" (Theme song) | Zhan Yijun ; 阿曼达 Amanda | Hu Chen ; 阿曼达 Amanda | Liu Yuning | 4:27 |
| 3. | "The Oath of Canglan (苍兰契)" | Chen Tian | Chen Tian | Li Changchao | 3:32 |
| 4. | "Remaining Love (余情)" (Ending song) | EDIQ | Ikurō Fujiwara | Zhou Shen | 5:14 |
| 5. | "Parting Love (诀爱)" (Opening song) | Jiang Nan Chen Tian | Jiang Nan Chen Tian | Faye Chan | 3:09 |
| 6. | "The Other Shore (彼岸)" | Shen Min Wei Chen Tian | Chen Tian | Jing Long & Jing Di | 2:55 |
| 7. | "Longing (念)" | Deng Shu Yue ; 阿曼达 Amanda | Deng Shu Yue ; 阿曼达 Amanda | Shuang Sheng | 2:47 |
| 8. | "I Still Remember That Day (我还记得那天)" | Lin Qiao | Du Zhiwen | Shen Yichang | 3:42 |
Production
editLove Between Fairy and Devil is an adaption of the eponymous novel by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang. Writers spent over 800 days developing the script. The show's preparatory period lasted over 400 days. More than 600 cast and crew members helped create over 5,000 pieces of clothing, 3,000 accessories, and 20,000 art props. The props integrate Chinese intangible cultural heritage with the xianxia genre. Five major Chinese intangible cultural heritage art were incorporated into the series, with 32 intangible cultural heritage crafts guided by 27 craftspeople, which is reflected in all aspects of Fuhua Dao.[8] The producer, Wang Yixu, said that the show's theme is "love and peace".[9] The cast was confirmed on December 18, 2020. Filming commenced on February 14, 2021 and finished on June 11, 2021.[citation needed]
References
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- ^ "虞书欣、王鹤棣主演网剧《苍兰诀》定档8月7日". The Beijing News. 2022-08-04. Archived from the original on 2022-08-06. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
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- ^ "陸劇《蒼蘭訣》番外生活」首曝光！新增2個超甜吻戲鏡頭＆角度". 2022-09-14. Archived from the original on 2022-09-28. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- ^ "Five intangible cultural heritage art joins "Editing Love Between Fairy and Devil " Yu Shuxin and Wang Hedi lead the interpretation". 网易娱乐. 2021-02-19. Archived from the original on 2022-09-26. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
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