A Love Never Lost (Chinese: 人生若如初见) is a Chinese youth historical television series directed by Wang Wei, starring Li Xian, Jessie Li, Wei Daxun, and Zhou You.[2][3] Set during the late Qing dynasty, the story follows aspiring Chinese youths struggling for their nation during turbulent times.[4]
| A Love Never Lost | |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 人生若如初见 |
| Genre | historical |
| Written by | Jiang Qitao |
| Directed by | Wang Wei |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Chinese Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 44 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Beijing, China |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | iQIYI |
| Release | July 18, 2022 – present |
Plot edit
The television series focuses on the fate of five aspiring Chinese youths who struggle to save their nation after its defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War.
During the war, China was devastated by the Boxer Rebellion. Noble youth Liang Xiang, revolutionaryYang Kaizhi, and soldier Li Renjun became the first group of progressive young people to study in Japan's non-commissioned military school. Later, the revolutionary party exiled Yu Tianbai. Then, Qiu Hong met up with the first three and began traveling along with them. The destiny of the five youths became closely linked. During their stay in Tokyo, the five youths took oaths, chased love, and struggled to revitalize China. After returning to their country, Liang Xiang attempted to explore the way to make China a wealthy country with strong soldiers.
However, he became deeply trapped in the vortex of power, full of passion but of no use. He eventually realized the central purpose of their revolution and rose in the seclusion.[5] Yang Kaizhi's defeat in the Yanji War successfully thwarted Japanese imperialism, leading him to be hailed as "the hero of the border". He experienced the transformation of life and death in the revolutionary wave and later sacrificed himself to the cause. Meanwhile, the Revolutionary Party, the Constitutionalists, and the Northern Warlords constantly struggled for power. Finally, during the 1911 Revolution, revolutionary fighters overthrew the Qing dynasty, ending the old orders that lasted for thousands of years.[2]
Cast edit
Main cast edit
Supporting cast edit
- Wu Yue
- Zhou You as Li Ren Jun
- Wei Daxun as Yang Kai Zhi
- Wang Zhen
- Niu Jun Feng
- Hou Yong
- Li Chengdu
- Jiang Han
- Liu Yitie
- Wang Zhen
- Song Ningfeng
- Bai Ke
- Zhou Zhi
- Ying Zi
- Liu Meihan
- Huo Qing
- Kong Lianshun
- Shi Shi
- Li Qiang
- Zhao Changchun
- Qiao Zhenyu
- Liu Mintao
Special appearance edit
Production edit
On May 11, 2020 the production company officially announced the line up of the series.[7] Li took the lead role of the series after being considered by screenwriters and director as the closest choice for the script.[8] Earlier, Li's agent had revealed that he learned Japanese and horse riding for filming.[9]
Accolades edit
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Pupperfish Award | 2020 | Most Anticipated Television Series | A Love Never Lost | Won | |
| Fingertip Mobile Impact Summit | Won | ||||
| Golden Blossom Internet Film and Television Awards | 2021 | Most Anticipated Television Series of the Year | Won |
References edit
- ^ Mingzhu, Li. "CMC Inc.华人文化电视剧《人生若如初见》获批筹拍_证券时报网". company.stcn.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 30 December 2020.
- ^ a b He, Zhang (May 11, 2020). "Li Xian Starred in the new drama, "A Love Never Last", and partner with "Bai Ye Chasing the Murder" director" 李现主演史诗剧《人生若如初见》，搭档《白夜追凶》导演. The Beijing News (in Chinese). Archived from the original on May 11, 2020. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- ^ Gongbo, Zheng (May 12, 2020). "《人生若如初见》官宣阵容 李现春夏领衔演绎热血青年正能量". star.tom.com (in Chinese). Retrieved June 18, 2020.
- ^ Morton, Jean (2020-05-11). "A Love Never Lost (Chinese Drama Review & Summary) ⋆ Global Granary". Global Granary. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ "Hotpot TV | Watch Chinese, Taiwanese, and HK TV Shows for Free". Hotpot TV. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ "Li Xian, Chun Xia cast in period drama A Love Never Lost". Cfensi. 2020-05-11. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
- ^ He, Zhang (May 11, 2020). "Li Xian starred in the epic drama "A Love Never Lost" and partner "Bai Ye Chasing the Murder"'s director" (in Chinese). Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- ^ Entertainment, Netease (May 11, 2020). "A Love Never Last: Li Xian and Chun Xia Lead the interpretation of the positive energy of passionate youth" 《人生若如初见》李现春夏领衔演绎热血青年正能量. fun.youth.cn (in Chinese). Archived from the original on May 11, 2020. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- ^ Eyes, Fire (May 11, 2020). "Li Xian and Chun Xia's new drama official announcement, All-Star lineup plus gold production team, another big explosion is coming!" 李现春夏新剧官宣，全明星阵容加金牌制作班底，又一大爆款来了！. Baidu (in Chinese). Retrieved May 11, 2020.
External links edit
- A Love Never Lost at Douban (in Chinese)