| Novoland: Eagle Flag | |
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| Genre | Fantasy Historical fiction Adventure |
| Written by | Jiang Nan Chang Jiang |
| Directed by | Zhang Xiaobo |
| Composer(s) | Peter Kam |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 56 |
| Production | |
|---|---|
| Executive producer(s) | Zhang Weiwei |
| Running time | 45 mins |
| Production company(s) | Linmon Pictures Linglong Media Da Shenquan |
| Release | |
| Original network | Zhejiang TV Tencent Youku |
| Original release | July 16, 2019 |
Novoland: Eagle Flag is an 2019 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name by Jiang Nan, set in the fictional universe of Novoland. It airs on Zhejiang TV and online platforms Tencent and Youku from July 16, 2019.
Synopsis
The series follows the rise of three young would-be heroes and their struggle against an evil warlord and swelling dark forces.
Lü Guichen is the Crown Prince of the nomadic Qingyang tribe, and is sent to Hetang Kingdom in Eastern Continent as hostage. He meets Ji Ye, an unfavoured illegitimate son who is training to become a warrior, and Yu Ran, the princess of the Winged tribe. The three become close friends, and the boys’ feelings for Yu Ran soon turn romantic.
At the same time, powerful warlord Ying Wuyi has been maintaining a firm control over the Emperor, giving him unprecedented power over the nobles. Lü Guichen, Ji Ye and Yu Ran decide to join the decisive battle against Ying Wuyi at Shangyang Pass, but unbeknownst to them, an even darker conspiracy is yet to unfold.
Cast
Main
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Liu Haoran | Lü Guichen (Asule Pasu'er) | Crown Prince of the Qingyang tribe in the Northern Continent. Descendant of the Pasu'er family, who possesses the Qing Tong bloodline. He was weak and sickly as a child, and overlooked by his family and members of his tribe. Quiet and gentle in nature, he becomes determined to get stronger to protect his loved ones. He later became a warrior of an organization called Tianqu.
Weapon: Yingyue sabre. |
| Song Zu'er | Yu Ran | Princess of the Winged Tribe. She is bright and spirited in nature. Innately bold and curious, she has the quick wit and bravado to match. |
| Chen Ruoxuan | Ji Ye | A skilled and fearless warrior, born the illegitimate son of a nobleman. Although harsh beginnings bear in him cold and ruthless tendencies, his hunger to prove himself betrays a childish vulnerability. He later became a warrior of Tianqu.
Weapon: Huya lance. |
Supporting
Hetang Kingdom
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Zhang Jiayi | Baili Jinghong | Ruler of Hetang kingdom. Ambitious and thirsty for power, he intends to use use Lu Guichen as his tool in securing his reign. |
| Jiang Shuying | Gong Yuyi | Member of the Winged Tribe. Royal advisor of Hetang kingdom. Yu Ran's aunt. |
| Li Guangjie | Xi Yan | One of the Four Great Generals of the Eastern Continent (Fox general); a warrior of Tianqu. An incredibly gifted warrior and strategist, he hides his true agenda and thoughts behind a smiling, easygoing facade. |
| Wang Ou | Su Shunqing | A spirit. An assassin of Tian Luo sect. She has a complex relationship with Xi Yan. |
| Liu Guancheng | Tuoba Shanyue | One of the Four Great Generals of the Eastern Continent (Leopard general). He originally came from the Northern Continent. |
| Wei Qianxiang | Baili Ningqing | Head master of the Baili tribe. Bai Lingbo's lover. |
| Wei Peng | Xi Yuan | Xi Yan's nephew. Lü Guichen and Ji Ye's friend. |
| Huang Yi | Baili Yu | Son of Baili Jinghong. Lü Guichen's friend. |
| Liu Qiushi | Baili Yin | Daughter of Baili Jinghong. |
| Feng Hui | Ji Qianzheng | Ji Ye's father. |
| Fan Jinwei | Ji Changye | Ji Ye's brother. |
| Chen Zhiwei | Leiyun Zhengke | Member of Hetang's Army. |
Yin Empire
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Xu Qing | Bai Lingbo | Grand princess of Yin Empire; elder sister of Bai Luyan. Ambitious and vain, she thrives on manipulation and has a great thirst for power to cope with the struggles of aging and losing control. |
| Xuan Yan | Bai Luyan | Emperor of Yin Empire. |
| Chen Haoyu | Bai Zhouyue (Xiao Zhou) | Princess of Yin Empire. |
| Ken Chang | Bai Yi | Head of the Four Great Generals of the Eastern Continent (Dragon general). A master of military strategy of Chu Wei kingdom (a vassal kingdom of Yin Empire), who is cold and melancholy. Teacher of Xiao Zhou. |
Li Kingdom
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Zhang Fengyi | Ying Wuyi | Ruler of Li kingdom. A powerful warlord who is incredibly accomplished and intelligent. His ambition is to overthrow the Emperor of Yin Empire and unite the Eastern Land. |
| Wu Jiayi | Ying Yu | Princess of Li kingdom. Ying Wuyi's daughter. |
Northern Continent
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Dong Yong | Lü Song (Guole'er Pasu'er) | Grand Ruler of Northern Land. Chief of Qingyang tribe. Lü Guichen's father. |
| Duo Bujie | Mengle Huo'er | Wolf Lord; Chief of Shuobei tribe. Grandfather of Lü Yingyang and Lü Guichen. |
| Li Peilu | Lü Baoyin (Elu Pasu'er) | Prince of Qingyang tribe (Ninth prince). Lü Guichen's uncle. |
| Li Ye | Lü Shouyu (Beimogan Pasu'er) | Lü Guichen's eldest brother. |
| Yang Le | Lü Yingyang (Xuduohan Pasu'er) | Lü Guichen's third brother. A highly ambitious man. |
| Jin Song | Longge Zhenhuang (Boluha Kusa'er) | Lü Guichen's foster father. Chief of Zhenyan tribe, which later revolts to fight against Qingyang and then becomes eliminated by Qingyang tribe. |
| Yang Xinming | Da Hesa (Shahan Chaodelaji) | Sage of Qingyang, who is armed with knowledge of the world. Close and trusted friend of the Great Lord. |
| Lu Yanqi | Longge Ning (Suma Kusa'er) | Daughter of Longge Zhenhuang. Lü Guichen's childhood servant and friend. She is born mute. |
Others
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Zhang Zhijian | Lei Bicheng | A mysterious, powerful figure who lingers in the shadows and masterfully orchestrates the destruction and chaos of the Eastern Continent. Member of a denomination called Chenyue. |
| Jiang Tao | Yi Tianzhan | Member of the Winged Tribe. Heaven warrior. Yu Ran's grandfather, Ji Ye's teacher. |
| Ji Ta | Bo Minke | |
| Jia Haitao | River Folk. A prophet. |
Production
The series is produced by Linmon Pictures and directed by Zhang Xiaobo (To Be A Better Man). It is co-written by Jiang Nan, the author of the original novel; and Chang Jiang (The Advisors Alliance). Other notable cast members include producer Zhang Weiwei, who was also on the To Be A Better Man team; Yee Chung-man as costume designer; Peter Kam as music composer and Sun Li (Dragon) as art director. Han Lei (Kung Fu Panda), who graduated from the Texas A&M University and worked in Rhythm and Hues Studios and DreamWorks Animation, is in charge of the visual and special effects.
The series began filming at Xiangyang on November 2, 2017. The production team relocated to Xinjiang to film starting from February 7, 2018.