Novoland: Eagle Flag
Three young heroes rise against a warlord.
Novoland: Eagle Flag (Chinese: 九州·缥缈录; pinyin: Jiǔzhōu · Piǎomiǎo Lù) is a 2019 Chinese television series adapted from Jiang Nan’s novel of the same name, set in the fictional Novoland universe. It began broadcasting on Zhejiang TV and streaming on Tencent and Youku on July 16, 2019.
The story centers on three young would-be heroes who rise to confront a malevolent warlord and growing dark forces. Lü Guichen, the tribal heir of the nomadic Qingyang tribe, is sent as a hostage to the Xiatang Kingdom in the Eastern Continent. There he meets Ji Ye, an illegitimate son training to become a warrior, and Yu Ran, a princess of the Xiatang kingdom. The three become close friends, and both boys develop romantic feelings for Yu Ran. Meanwhile, the powerful warlord Ying Wuyi tightly controls the Emperor, granting himself unprecedented authority over the nobles. Lü Guichen, Ji Ye, and Yu Ran join the decisive battle against Ying Wuyi at Shangyang Pass, unaware that an even darker conspiracy awaits.
The main cast includes Liu Haoran as Lü Guichen (Asule Pasu'er), the weak and sickly tribal heir of the Qingyang tribe who later becomes a warrior of Tianqi; Song Zu'er as Yu Ran, the bright and spirited princess of the Xiatang kingdom; and Chen Ruoxuan as Ji Ye, a skilled warrior born as an illegitimate son who also joins Tianqi. Supporting characters include Zhang Jiayi as Baili Jinghong, ruler of Xiatang kingdom; Jiang Shuying as Gong Yuyi, Yu Ran’s aunt and royal advisor; Li Guangjie as Xi Yan, a Fox general and Tianqu warrior; Wang Ou as Su Shunqing, a spirit and assassin; Liu Guancheng as Tuoba Shanyue, a Leopard general; Wei Qianxiang as Baili Ningqing; Wei Peng as Xi Yuan; Huang Yi as Baili Yu; Liu Qiushi as Baili Yin; Feng Hui as Ji Qianzheng; Fan Jinwei as Ji Changye; and Chen Zhiwei as Leiyun Zhengke. From the Yin Empire, Xu Qing plays Bai Lingbo, the grand princess; Xuan Yan plays Emperor Bai Luyan; Chen Haoyu plays Princess Bai Zhouyue (Xiao Zhou); and Ken Chang plays Bai Yi, the Dragon general. Zhang Fengyi portrays Ying Wuyi, the ruler of Li kingdom, with Wu Jiayi as his daughter Ying Yu. Northern Continent characters include Dong Yong as Lü Song, the Qingyang chief; Tobgyal as Mengle Huo'er; Li Peilu as Lü Baoyin; Li Ye as Lü Shouyu; Yang Le as Lü Yingyang; Jin Song as Longge Zhenhuang; Yang Xinming as Da Hesa; and Lu Yanqi as Longge Ning.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Fantasy / Historical fiction / Adventure
- Based On
- Novoland: Eagle Flag by Jiang Nan
- Writer
- Jiang Nan / Chang Jiang
- Director
- Zhang Xiaobo
- Starring
- Liu Haoran / Song Zu'er / Chen Ruoxuan
- Country
- China
- Language
- Mandarin
- Num Seasons
- 1
- Num Episodes
- 56
- Composer
- Peter Kam
- Executive Producer
- Zhang Weiwei
- Location
- Xiangyang / Xinjiang / Beijing
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Lore & Background
The cast includes Liu Haoran as Lü Guichen, Song Zu'er as Yu Ran, and Chen Ruoxuan as Ji Ye. Supporting characters include rulers, generals, and members of various tribes and kingdoms such as Xiatang kingdom, Yin Empire, Li kingdom, and the Northern Continent. The series was produced by Linmon Pictures and directed by Zhang Xiaobo, co-written by Jiang Nan and Chang Jiang. Filming began at Xiangyang on November 2, 2017, relocated to Xinjiang on February 7, 2018, and wrapped on August 7, 2018.
Reader's Guide
Novoland: Eagle Flag represents an adaptation of Jiang Nan's novel within the expansive Novoland universe, a shared fictional setting popular in Chinese media. The series blends political intrigue, coming-of-age drama, and fantasy elements, focusing on the intertwined fates of three young protagonists. Its production involved notable industry professionals, including costume designer Yee Chung-man, music composer Peter Kam, and visual effects supervisor Han Lei, who worked on films such as Kung Fu Panda. The series aired in 2019 across multiple platforms, reflecting the trend of high-budget Chinese fantasy dramas adapted from popular novels. Its narrative of friendship, ambition, and resistance against tyranny resonates with themes common in wuxia and xianxia genres, though it is set in a unique secondary world.
Did You Know?
- The series is based on the novel of the same name by Jiang Nan, set in the fictional universe of Novoland.
- Filming began at Xiangyang on November 2, 2017, and wrapped on August 7, 2018.
- Visual effects were supervised by Han Lei, a graduate of Texas A&M University who worked at Rhythm and Hues Studios and DreamWorks Animation.
- The series aired on Zhejiang TV and online platforms Tencent and Youku from July 16, 2019.
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