The Journey of Flower
An immortal's disciple becomes his fated calamity.
The Journey of Flower is a 2015 Chinese television series starring Wallace Huo and Zhao Liying, based on a novel by Fresh Guoguo that draws from Daoist legends about immortality. It aired on Hunan TV from June to September 2015 and became one of the highest-rated dramas of the year.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Xianxia; Romance
- Based on
- Hua Qiangu by Fresh Guoguo
- Writer
- Fresh Guoguo; Rao Jun
- Director
- Lin Yufen
- Danny Gao
- Liang Shengquan
- Starring
- Wallace Huo; Zhao Liying
- Theme music
- Mak Chun Hung
- Opening theme
- Fire of the Heart by F.I.R; Eternity by Alan Dawa Dolma
- Ending theme
- Not To Mention by Wallace Huo and Zhao Liying
Facts from the source article.
Synopsis
Hua Qiangu, an orphan with a scent that attracts demons, is saved by Mo Bing, who is actually the immortal Bai Zihua in disguise. Bai Zihua, tasked by his master to kill her, spares her after seeing her kind heart. She travels to Mount Chang Liu to find her benefactor and becomes Bai Zihua's only disciple. As they grow close, Hua Qiangu falls in love with her teacher. When Bai Zihua is endangered, she seeks ten ancient artifacts to obtain the Yanbing Jade, which revives the Demon God. The Demon God transfers his power into her, and she becomes the new ruler of the Demons. Bai Zihua tries to guide her back to righteousness. Realizing his true feelings, Hua Qiangu allows herself to be killed by him to restore peace. After her death, Mo Yan sacrifices his life to revive her using the power of nature. Bai Zihua then leaves Chang Liu to care for her.
Cast
Wallace Huo portrays Bai Zihua, the outwardly cold but caring sect leader of Chang Liu who hides his emotions for Hua Qiangu. Zhao Liying plays Hua Qiangu, the last descendant of Goddess Nuwa, whose demon-attracting scent leads her to become Bai Zihua's only disciple and his fated calamity. Shen Baoping appears as Reverend, the previous sect leader and Bai Zihua's teacher. Jiang Yiming plays Mo Yan, the strict Shi Zun who dislikes Hua Qiangu but later sacrifices his life to revive her. Miao Chi is Sheng Xiaomo, the kindly Ru Zun. Hou Yehua plays Tao Weng, the head librarian. Dong Chunhui portrays Luo Shiyi, Mo Yan's kind-hearted senior disciple who likes Tang Bao. Li Hanyang plays Li Meng, Bai Zihua's attendant who witnesses a moment between them and is later silenced by Mo Yan. Li Chun is Ni Mantian, a proud princess of Penglai who dies trying to absorb Hua Qiangu's power. Bao Tianqi plays Qing Shui, a princess who becomes a crazed woman after losing her memories. Xu Haiqiao portrays Meng Xuanlang, a prince who likes Hua Qiangu and later cares for Qing Shui. Jiang Yang plays Shuo Feng.
Production
The 3D effects were handled by Prime Focus. Shooting began on 6 May 2014 in Guangxi, China, and wrapped on 14 September 2014 at Hengdian World Studios. Preliminary work, including location scouting and set building in Guangxi, started one and a half years earlier.
Reception
A three-minute short trailer in Chinese and English received over 280 million views on Weibo. Longer trailers released in Cannes, France, in October 2014 drew an overwhelming response. The drama averaged 2.784% (CMS50) and 2.213% (nationwide), becoming the second highest rated drama of 2015. It was the first Chinese drama to surpass 20 billion online views. A licensed mobile game attracted over 10 million active players and generated 200 million yuan in its first two months. In 2016, the series was featured on the New York Times.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Journey of Flower first air?
The Journey of Flower first aired on 9 June 2015.
When did The Journey of Flower end?
The Journey of Flower last aired on 7 September 2015.
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