Produced by Lingji Film and Television, directed by Li Xiaojiang, and starring Xing Zhaolin, Suga, Xuan Lu, Xu Wenhao, etc., the costume inspirational fantasy drama "Asking heaven" will be broadcast exclusively on Youku from 20:00 on October 31. The drama tells the story of the three brothers Zhong Yunfei, the "Celestial Demon Slayer", who are fearless and fearless on the road of guarding the human realm, and after experiencing difficulties, they descend the demon Voldemort all the way and complete the story of self-growth and transformation.
The theme of "Asking Heaven" is inspirational, with the three protagonists as the main line of the fate of the characters, and Chinese myths and legends and opera literature as the background, connecting the unit stories with different themes. The content embodied in it is of great practical significance and conveys full of positive energy.
"Ask the Sky" reconstructs the classic to open the small screen domestic myth 2.0
The TV series "Asking Heaven" is mainly based on the folklore of "Zhong Kui Catching Ghosts" in traditional Chinese culture, and at the same time draws on some classic myths and legends and elements of opera literature, deducing the six independent unit stories of Shushan Enmity, Tiger's Mouth Escape, Blood Kiss Love, Wolf's Original Love, Butterfly Shadow Lost Track, and Peerless Obsession, which perfectly shows the wonderful plot of the three brothers of the young hero Zhong Yunfei (Xing Zhaolin) who killed the blood demon, fighting tiger demons, catching bat demons, saving wolf demons, and transforming butterfly demons, as well as Zhong Yunfei's long-term infatuation with his lover Nian'er in his previous life. Among them, especially the story of Zhong Yunfei vs "Bat Demon", compared with the new crown epidemic that has been raging around the world for more than a year, and the scientific research work of virus traceability is directed at the host bat, it can be said that the plot and reality have a certain wonderful coincidence. The main theme of the play is clear, the idea is novel, the theatrical structure is rigorous, and the production is excellent. From the construction of the fantasy worldview to the setting of different characters of people, gods and demons, from the exquisite conception of different demons and ghosts to the vivid production presentation, coupled with the design of Fuhua Dao that integrates the elements of strong national style, all reflect the beauty of the "national color" rooted in the excellent traditional Chinese culture of this drama.
In recent years, the big screen has set off a "Chinese mythological film universe fever", and a number of high-quality films such as "The Devil Child of Nezha" and "Jiang Ziya" have been born. Deconstructing the profound classic texts of traditional culture and visualizing traditional culture has quietly risen to the trend of the new era. The advent of "Asking Heaven" not only enriches the content of the small screen theme, but also gives innovative, deconstructive adaptation and modern interpretation on the basis of classic stories, which is a valuable film and television practice based on the current aesthetic and context and the dissemination and promotion of traditional Chinese culture. At the same time, in the current global context, it also highlights the timeless charm and cultural self-confidence of Chinese culture! In addition, the successful reconciliation of some family historical grievances in the play is of very positive practical significance for building a harmonious society and advocating ethnic integration in China today.
Righteous Haoran Zhong Tianshi Guarding the Taiping Yang of the Human World "Unity of Heaven and Man"
Ancient books record that Zhong Kui, as one of the Taoist immortals, was a native of Chang'an in the early Tang Dynasty. Although Zhong Kui was born with an iron face and a strange appearance, he was upright and jealous, and he was a talented and righteous god man. In traditional Chinese culture, Zhong Kui is the god of exorcism, and when the plague is rampant, there will be Zhong Kui to disperse the charms and guard the peace of the world.
In order to accurately shape the characters and accurately present the plot, "Ask the Sky" has spent a lot of money to create a large number of special effects, which can be called a visual feast. In terms of intention, "Asking Heaven" innovates on the classical fantasy story, which can also be called a fable of the present world. This drama conveys the simple values that truth, goodness and beauty will eventually triumph over false evil and ugliness, intuitively interprets the core concept of "the unity of nature and man" and reverence for nature in traditional Chinese culture, and reflects the far-reaching influence of excellent traditional culture on contemporary society. The awe-inspiring justice and indomitable perseverance of the protagonist are not only a shocking force, but also in line with the unique spirit and character of the descendants of Yanhuang.
At the moment of the global fight against the "epidemic", film and television works undertake a unique glorious mission of inspiring people's hearts, stabilizing society, and inspiring people to fight the "epidemic" together, and Lingji Film and Television, as the producer, also hopes to make a contribution to the fight against the epidemic with the help of this drama.
Costume inspirational fantasy drama "Ask the Heavens" will be broadcast exclusively by Youku from October 31, VIP first 6 episodes, updated 2 episodes every Monday to Thursday from the following week, 2 episodes for non-members, and 1 episode from Monday to Sunday from the following week, so stay tuned.
Editor-in-Charge: Ren Xinyi (EN063)
