The Long Ballad

The Long Ballad (Chinese: 长歌行), also known as Chang Ge Xing, is a 2021 Chinese historical series based on the 2011 manhua of the same name by Xia Da. It is directed by Zhu Ruibin and stars Dilraba Dilmurat, Leo Wu, Zhao Lusi and Liu Yuning.[1] Set against the backdrop of the Tang dynasty, during the reigns of Emperor Gaozu and Emperor Taizong, the drama tells the story of an imperial princess who seeks revenge for her family, and in doing so, her fate interwines with that of a tribal prince. Although it features many real historical figures, most of the relationship between the characters and plotlines are fictional.[2] Chinese American Film Festival 2021 Golden Angel Award for Dilraba Dilmurat (Li Changge) Golden Angel Award for Outstanding Television Series "The Long Ballad"

The Long Ballad
长歌行
GenreHistorical
Romance
Adventure
Based onChang Ge Xing (长歌行) by Xia Da (夏达)
Written byPei Yufei
Chang Jiang
Directed byZhu Ruibin
StarringDilraba Dilmurat
Leo Wu
Zhao Lusi
Liu Yuning
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes49
Production
ProducerYan Bei
Production locationHengdian
Running time45 minutes
Release
Original networkTencent Video

Plot

The story takes place in the political center of Chang'an in the year 626 C.E of the Tang Dyanasty, revolving around Li Changge, the daughter of Li Jiancheng, the Crown Prince of Tang.

However, her peaceful life turns upside down after her family was brutally murdered during the Xuanwu Gate Incident, a coup d'état instigated by her uncle, who is known afterwards as Emperor Taizong. Traumatized by the sudden loss of her family and the betrayal of her uncle, Li Changge's anguish evolves into a burning intent for vengeance.

With her mind firmly fixed on revenge, she sets off on a journey to overthrow Taizong. Along her way, she unexpectedly meets Ashile Sun, who is later revealed to be the valiant general of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate and Tegin of the Eagle Division. Through countless events, their fates become increasingly intertwined, and together they soon discover the forces working behind the scenes that could jeopardise the safety and peace of everything they love.[3]

Cast

Main
Daughter of the Crown Prince of Tang. Proficient in martial arts and military strategy. She seeks to avenge her parents who were killed by her second uncle, Li Shimin.
Adopted son of Yanli Qaghan. A skilled warrior and strategist who is embroiled in rivalry for the throne.
  • Liu Yuning as Hao Du
    • Historical prototype: Du He (杜荷)
Du Ruhui's cold-blooded and loyal foster son who works for Li Shimin.
Li Shimin's daughter. A shy but independent princess. She is Li Changge's cousin and closest friend.
  • Fang Yilun as Wei Shuyu
A Tang official and the son of Wei Zheng. He grew up with Li Changge and Li Leyan as their closest friend.

Tang
Li Changge's beloved second uncle who betrayed her trust.
Li Shimin's troublemaking eldest son. Leyan's younger brother and Changge's cousin.
Changge's father. Older brother of Li Shimin.
  • Xu Rong Zhen as Lady Jin
Changge's mother.
A Tang official and Li Shimin's loyal supporter. Hao Du's foster father.
Li Jiancheng's advisor, who later becomes Li Shimin's official.
  • Nicholas Wang as General Wang Jun Kuo
  • Yang Zi Hua as Fang Xuanling
A chancellor under Li Shimin. Li Changge’s teacher.
General Li Jing, Duke Wei. Du Ruhui tries to convince him to take over the Ministry of War.
  • Mei Ling Zhen as Hong Fu Nu, Hongfu
Li Jing's wife
Imperial astronomer
  • Dong Li Wu You as Sheng Xin
Li Chengqian's servant.

Ashile
Ruler of the Ashile Tribe and Sun's foster father. The uncle and stepfather of Ashile She'er.
A princess from the Sui dynasty. The mother of Ashile She'er and Yanli Qaghan's wife.
  • Kudousi Jiang Ainiwaer as Ashile She'er, Young Khan of the Ashile Tribe
The only child of Princess Yicheng. Nephew of Qaghan. Ashile Sun's biggest rival and foster brother. Leader of the Wolf Division.
  • Lu Yan Bei as Madame Jin Se
Ashile Chuobi's concubine. Princess Yicheng's right hand woman. Granddaughter of a Sui dynasty duke plotting against the Tang dynasty.
  • Zhu Li Qun as A Yi Er
Ashile Sun's foster mother.
  • Yi Daqian as Mu Jin
Ashile Sun's childhood friend and trusted general.
  • Jiang Xiao Lin as Su Yi She
Ashile Sun's trusted general.
  • Zhang Hao Zhe as Ya Luo
Ashile Sun's trusted general.
  • Cao Xiyue as Mimi Guli
A slave who was saved by Li Changge and became her close friend. The childhood playmate of Ashile She'er.

People around Changge
  • Feng Junjie as A'Dou
Li Changge's apprentice whose dream is to become a general.
  • Lu Xingyu as Gongsun Heng
The Governor of Shuozhou.
  • Wang Jing Yan as Madame Gongsun
Gongsun Heng's wife.
  • Li Jian Yi as Qin Lao
Gongsun Heng's butler.
  • Wu Cheng Xu as Xu Feng
Gongsun Heng's bodyguard.
  • Liu Chuxuan as Luo Shiba
General Luo's last warrior who later serves Li Changge.
Li Changge's martial arts teacher. Only descendant of Yue Nu Sword. Wanders freely with Sun Simiao.
A Taoist physician renowned for his medical knowledge and skills.
Leader of the Luiyin Taoist Temple in Luoyang.

Others
  • Zhou Aoyun as Buzhen
Mimi Guli's younger brother and the companion of the King of Sui.

Production
Editions of the manhua Chang Ge Xing

The Long Ballad is based on Xia Da's comic Chang Ge Xing, which was published from 2011 to 2016. The comic has received numerous awards such as the Golden Dragon Award for Best Girls' comic and the Newcomer Award at the first Sino-Japanese Youth Exchange Cartoon Festival.[4]

Soundtrack
The Long Ballard Original Soundtrack (长歌行视原声音乐专辑)[5]
No.TitleLyricsMusicSingersLength
1."Cocoon (茧)[6]" (Ending theme song)Sa JiJin Da Chuan (金大洲)Zhou Shen3:25
2."The Direction of Light (光的方向) [7]" (Opening theme song)Sa JiJin Da Chuan (金大洲)Zhang Bichen3:04
3."If You Come Back (如若归来) [8]"Sa Ji, Kun Ming Li (申明利)Sa JiSa Dingding3:21
4."Falling Sand (落砂)[9]"Sa JiJin Da Chuan (金大洲)Jin Wen Qi3:24
5."I Wish You Were My Long Lasting (多麼願你是我恆久的歌)[10]"Sa JiJin Da Chuan (金大洲)Zhao Lusi3:34
6."A Love Like Before (一愛如故)"Zhang ChangJin Da Chuan (金大洲)Liu Yuning3:55

Awards and nominations
YearAward ceremonyCategoryNominationResultsRef.
2021 Seoul International Drama Awards Asian Star Award Zhao Lusi Won [11]

International broadcast

The Long Ballad is available for streaming on Netflix, YouTube and Viu with English & Turkish subtitles (only on YouTube).

Reception

The Long Ballad was well received both at home and overseas. According to the distributors of the series, the first 20 episodes accumulated over 20 million views online as of April 6, 2021, just a little over three weeks after it began airing.[12]

References
  1. "长歌行 (豆瓣)". movie.douban.com.
  2. "《长歌行》全员颜值逆天！10位古装男神＆女神，除了迪丽热巴赵露思，男配也帅_李乐嫣". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  3. 长歌行 (in Chinese (China)), retrieved 2022-07-10
  4. "【国漫】夏达知名作品《长歌行》，尽管争端不断，但不失为一部优秀的漫画。". www.bilibili.com.
  5. "The Long Ballad OST".
  6. "The Long Ballad OST". kdramaost (in Chinese). 2021-03-31.
  7. "The Long Ballad OST". kdramaost (in Chinese). 2021-03-31.
  8. "The Long Ballad OST". kdramaost (in Chinese). 2021-03-31.
  9. "The Long Ballad OST". kdramaost (in Chinese). 2021-04-06.
  10. "The Long Ballad OST". lyricstranslate (in Chinese). 2021-04-12.
  11. "16th Seoul International Drama Awards 2021 Ends Successfully". Yahoo! News. 22 October 2021.
  12. 周冰. "Riveting period drama scores big overseas". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
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