Love Amongst War
Love Amongst War (Chinese: 薛平贵与王宝钏) is a Chinese historical television series about the life of Xue Pinggui, a legendary hero in Chinese folklore, and based on the events in the Xiantong era of Emperor Yizong of the Tang dynasty. The series was written and produced by Jian Yuanxin, and directed by Lin Tianyi. The series stars Benny Chan, Jessica Hsuan, and Angel Lou.[1][2]
| Love Amongst War | |
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| Genre | Historical |
| Written by | Jian Yuanxin |
| Directed by | Lin Tianyi |
| Starring | Benny Chan Jessica Hsuan Angel Lou |
| Opening theme | Han Yuanyuan, Yang Haodong Legend |
| Ending theme | Zhao Yunhan The Last Tear |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 48 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Zhao Yifang Jian Yuanxin |
| Production location(s) | Hengdian World Studios |
| Production company(s) | Zhejiang Chongyuan Cultural Company Huace Film and Television Company |
| Release | |
| Original network | Zhejiang Television |
| First shown in | China |
| Original release | April 19 – May 20, 2012 |
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| Traditional Chinese | 薛平貴與王寶釧 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 薛平贵与王宝钏 | ||||||
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Cast
- Benny Chan as Emperor Xuānzong of Tang/ Xue Pinggui.
- Jessica Hsuan as Wang Baochuan, the third daughter of Prime Minister, Xue Pinggui's wife, Empress of Tang Dynasty.
- Angel Lou as Dai Zhan, the Princess of Xiliang Kingdom, Xue Pinggui's concubine.
Other
- Yumiko Cheng as Xue Pinggui's mother, a concubine of Emperor Xuānzong of Tang.
- Monica Mu as Concubine Yu, a concubine of Emperor Xuānzong of Tang.
- Hong Zhongyi as Wang Yun, Wang Baochuan's father, the Prime Minister of Tang Dynasty.
- Xue Shujie as Wang Baochuan's mother.
- Zhang Yongqi as Wang Jinchuan, the eldest daughter of Prime Minister Wang, Xue Baochuan's sister.
- Chen Yizhen as Wang Yinchuan, the second daughter of Prime Minister Wang, Xue Baochuan's sister.
- Johnny Zhang as Su Long, Wang Jinchuan's husband, the son-in-law of Prime Minister Wang.
- Lou Yajiang as Wei Hu, Wang Yinchuan's wife, the son-in-law of Prime Minister Wang.
- Candy Tu as Xue Qi, Xue Pinggui's sworn sister.
- Chen Weimin as Ge Da, Xue Pinggui's sworn brother.
- Zhang Liang as Wei Bao, Xue Qi's husband.
- Zhou Danli as Xiao Lian, Wang Baochuan's servant girl.
- Zhao Xi as the King of Xiliang Kingdom.
- Tai-Feng Hsia as the Empress of Xiliang Kingdom.
- Ye Zuxin as Ye Xing, the eunuch who saved Xue Pinggui.
Release
It was a hit TV drama in Mainland China and Taiwan.
Critical response
The series received mixed reviews.
References
- "Jessica Hsuan dismisses relationship rumors!". MSN. Archived from the original on 2014-04-29.
- "Jessica Hsuan and Benny Chan Portray Lovers in "Love Amongst War"". Archived from the original on 2014-04-29.
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