Sound of the Desert (TV series)

Sound of the Desert

Promotional poster
Also known as 'Damo yao'
Genre Historical fiction
Romance
Created by Tong Hua (original story)
Written by
  • Huang Weijian
  • Ou Yuxian
  • Chen Xiang
  • Jiang Chunlei
  • Zhang Yuling
Directed by Lee Kwok-lap
Starring
Opening theme "The World I Pacified for You" (為你平定的天下, Wei ni pingding de tianxia) by Li Jianqing
Ending theme "A Kind of Courage Called Giving Up" (有一种勇气叫放弃, Youyi zhong yongqi jiao fangqi) by Della Ding
Composer(s) Zhou Sixian
Country of origin China
Original language(s) Mandarin
No. of episodes 35 (Hunan version: 36)
Production
Executive producer(s) Luze Liang
Producer(s) Karen Tsoi
Location(s) China
Cinematography
  • Jiang Jizheng
  • Shi Guangzhu
  • Lin Zhihao
  • Li Xinchao
Editor(s)
  • Wang Jianjun
  • Wang Yi
Running time 45 minutes
Production company(s) Chinese Entertainment Shanghai
Release
Original network Hunan Television
Picture format HDTV 1080i, SDTV 576i
Audio format Stereophonic
Original release October 1 (2014-10-01) – November 27, 2014 (2014-11-27)
Sound of the Desert
Traditional Chinese 風中奇緣
Simplified Chinese 风中奇缘

Sound of the Desert is a 2014 Chinese television series based on the historical romance novel Ballad of the Desert by Tong Hua. It aired four episodes a week on Hunan TV from October 1 to November 27, 2014 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:00.

Plot

Jin Yu (Cecilia Liu), an orphan girl of Xiongnu ethnicity, was raised by wolves in the desert, until a Han Chinese decided to adopt her. Two years later, following the death of her adoptive father due to political changes, she decides to follow the man's wish and flees to Chang'an, the capital of Western Han Dynasty, changing her name to Xin Yue. Along her journey, she meets Mo Xun (Hu Ge), a calm and kind disabled man, and later the handsome, cold general Wei Wu Ji (Eddie Peng). In Chang'an, thanks to her determination, Xin Yue becomes the head of a dance house and helps a quiet girl named Qin Xiang (Fala Chen) to meet the Emperor. Qin Xiang then turns into the Emperor's most powerful concubine and schemes against Xin Yue. In the meantime, Xin Yue's past with the Xiongnu catches up with her when she meets her childhood friend, Hu Wei Li (Qin Hao), who is now the Ruler of the Damo plains.

While battling against the onslaught of her painful childhood memories and the political intrigue of the royal family, Xin Yue must also choose between Mo Xun and Wei Wu Ji.

Production

Filming for the series started on 8 March 2012[1] and ended on 2 July 2012. Subsequent SARFT review, however, claimed the series of falsifying historical accounts: extensive changes were required, resetting the entire premise to take place in a fictional era in a fictional country. Character names from the novel which were based on Chinese historical figures were changed, and dialogues and subtitling were revised.[2]

Early titles of the series were Ballad of the Desert (大漠谣, Dàmò yáo, also known as A Story of the Wolf Girl),[3] Romance of the Desert (大漠奇缘, Dàmò qí yuán) and The Legend of Moon and Star (星月传奇, Xīng yuè chuánqí).

Cast

Main Cast

An orphan girl of Xiongnu ethnicity who was raised by wolves in the desert; Xin Yue is free-spirited, brave, straightforward and dares to love and hate. After she arrives in Chang'an, she uses her wits and intelligence to gain a foothold in the city.
The capable young general of the Southern dynasties, and beloved nephew to the Emperor. A master tactician and warrior, he has led continuous victories on the battlefield. Arrogant and proud, he refuses to be governed by anyone else, and loves once and for all time.
Also known as the Ninth Master, Mo Xun is the reserved and contemplative owner of the largest business in Chang'an; the Shi Enterprise. He is also the Emperor's nephew, known for his wide influences in the Damo Plains, as well as his kindness and generosity toward its citizens - who hail him as the "Great Man". He loves Xin Yue but is afraid to tell her because of his disability.
A dancer in Luo Yu Fang who befriends Xin Yue, and later receives her help to enter the palace. Her true intention is to get close to the Emperor and seek revenge for her mother's death. After becoming the most powerful concubine, she turns against Xin Yue who refuses to help her because of Wei Wu Ji. She loves Li Ji but gives up their relationship for the sake of fulfilling her promise.
Xin Yue's childhood sweetheart, and Ruler of the Damo Plains. In order to usurp the throne, he killed Xin Yue's adoptive father and the Crown Prince, sacrificing the love and friendship between him and Xin Yue. He has lofty ambitions, and engaged in a long-term war with the Southern dynasties in order to seek power and control the whole country. Ultimately, he was defeated by Wei Wu Ji.

Supporting Cast

People in Luo Yu Fang

People in the palace

People of Xiongnu

People around Wei Wu Ji

People in Shi Enterprise

Ratings

Episode # Original broadcast date Average audience share (CSM50)
Ratings Audience share
1-2 1 October 2014 1.144 5.790
3-4 2 October 2014 1.066 5.550
5-6 8 October 2014 0.568 3.283
7-8 9 October 2014 0.649 3.716
9-10 15 October 2014 0.560 3.441
11-12 16 October 2014 0.568 3.364
13-14 22 October 2014 0.538 3.385
15-16 23 October 2014 0.614 3.784
17-18 29 October 2014 0.662 3.961
19-20 30 October 2014 0.606 3.488
21-22 5 November 2014 0.550 3.297
23-24 6 November 2014 0.675 3.934
25-26 12 November 2014 0.728 4.435
27-28 13 November 2014 0.695 4.092
29-30 19 November 2014 0.684 4.098
31-32 20 November 2014 0.699 4.355
33-34 26 November 2014 0.737 4.363
35-36 27 November 2014 0.930 5.176

Music

  1. The World I Pacified for You (為你平定的天下, Wei ni pingding de tianxia) – Li Jianqing
  2. A Kind of Courage Called Giving Up (有一种勇气叫放弃, Youyi zhong yongqi jiao fangqi) – Della Ding
  3. Bai tuoyin (白頭吟) – Della Ding
  4. Live Well (好好過, Haohaoguo) – Hu Ge

See also

References

  1. ↑ 图文：《大漠谣》开机-合影 (in Chinese). March 2, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  2. ↑ 《大漠谣》三易名 盘点命途坎坷的剧 (in Chinese). September 16, 2014. Retrieved July 2, 2015.
  3. ↑ 《大漠谣》新一版剧照 绝色佳人刘诗诗貌美倾城 (in Chinese). August 30, 2012. Retrieved July 2, 2015.

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