| Shui Long Yin | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Traditional Chinese | 水龍吟 |
| Simplified Chinese | 水龙吟 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Shuǐlóng Yín |
| Genre | Xuanhuan Wuxia |
| Based on | "Enduring a Thousand Tribulations" by Teng Ping |
| Written by | Lin Conghe |
| Directed by | Chen Zhoufei Qian Jingwu |
| Starring | Luo Yunxi |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 40 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Lin Jun Ye Fangcang |
| Producer | Wang Yirong |
| Production location | Hengdian World Studios |
| Production companies | ZSTC Media Group, Otters Studio |
| Original release | |
| Network | Mango TV, Hunan Television, China Mobile |
Shui Long Yin (Chinese: 水龙吟; pinyin: Shuǐ Lóng Yín) is a Chinese television series based on the serialized martial arts novel "Enduring a Thousand Tribulations" (千劫眉) by Teng Ping (藤萍), starring Luo Yunxi. The story centers around Tang Lici (唐俪辞), a highly skilled but introverted swordsman as he embarks on martial arts adventures.
Synopsis
With a reputation for being as intelligent as a fox demon, Tang Lici hides his psychopathic nature behind a calm and reassuring demeanor. However, the beating heart buried inside his abdomen suggests he is hiding a deadly secret.
Tang Lici becomes embroiled in jianghu intrigue after the massacre of a clan perpetrated by his former older disciple brother Liu Yan. Under the manipulation of Ghost Peony, the entire martial arts community is once again facing the prospect of extermination. Further, after the revelation of Yinyang master’s desire to control Tang Lici’s ‘heaven and earth in one’ body, Tang Lici must come face-to-face with his destiny as the ‘chosen sacrifice’.
Cast
Main
- Luo Yunxi as Tang Lici (唐俪辞)
Given the nickname ‘Fox Tang’ due to his sly and astute nature, Tang Lici was previously a disciple of Zhoudi Tower and is a highly-skilled swordsman who is also well-versed in the art of assassination through music. He is the owner of the Ship of Ten Thousand Apertures (万窍斋), the center of all wealth in the lands (神州). The discovery of the highly addictive and poisonous ‘Bloody Ghost of Nine Hearts Pill’ (腥鬼九心丸) in the martial arts community comes to his attention, and he works together with the orthodox sects to find the source and destroy it forever.
Supporting
Ship of Ten Thousand Apertures
- Xiao Shunyao as Shen Langhun (沈郎魂), an assassin who was formerly part of Wretched Thirteenth Tower (落魄十三楼)
- Ao Ziyi as Chi Yun (池云)
- Bao Shangen as Zhong Chunji (钟春髻)
- Jelly Lin as Ah-Shei (阿谁)
Seven Flower Travellers
- Jeremy Tsui as Gui Mudan (Ghost Peony) (鬼牡丹), founder of the mysterious organisation Seven Flower Travellers (七花云行客)
- Chen Yao as Xifang Tao (Peach Blossom) (西方桃)
- Riley Wang as Fang Pingzhai (方平斋), a martial artist with mysterious ties to the Wretched Thirteenth Tower and royals from the fallen dynasty
- Yu San as Meihua Yishu (Plum Blossom)
- Wang Yijun as Kuanglan Wuxing (Orchid)
Hall of Chained Souls
- Fang Yilun as Liu Yan (柳眼), former third disciple brother of Zhoudi Tower and well-versed in the Pipa. Founder of the Hall of Chained Souls (锁生殿)
- Jiang Zhenyu as Miss Hong (红姑娘)
- Li Muyan as Bai Suche (白素车), an aloof assassin who can kill without seeing blood.
- Liu Yuhan as Cao Wufang (草无芳) / Hua Wuyan (花无言)
City of the King of Swords
- Xiu Qing as Yu Qifeng (余泣凤)
- Xie Binbin as Yu Furen (余负人)
- Chen Guoliang as Shi Tinghe (施庭鹤), retainer of the Yu clan
Yanmen Sect
- Zhong Lei as Jiang Feiyu (江飞羽), Head of Yanmen Sect (雁门)
- Lu Xingyu as Jiang Qingyu (江轻羽)
- Deng Xiaoci as Jiang Cheng (江城)
- Xue Bayi as Feng Chuanxiang (风传香)
Other
- Li Jiahao as Gu Xitan (古溪谭)
- Zhang Junning as Fang Zhou (方周), oldest disicple brother of Zhoudi Tower and well-versed in the Guqin. He takes Tang Lici in after finding him unconscious near the Huaqing Pool at Mount Li.
- Yang Shize as Puzhu (普珠), a secular disciple of Heavenly Purity Pavilion (天净阁)
- Bai Shu as Xue Xianzi (雪线子), a carefree martial artist with no loyalties
- Chang Huasen as Wanyu Yuedan (宛郁月旦), 43rd leader of the Palace of Fallen Jade (碧落宫).
- Xia Zhiguang as Fu Zhumei, former second disciple brother of Zhoudi Tower and well-versed in the Drum.
- Cui Peng as Yang Shangqing (杨尚清), an official of the Court of Judicature and Revision
- Hou Tongjiang as the Abbot of Gold Leaf Temple (金叶寺）
Production
Shui Long Yin was announced on November 11, 2023, at Mango TV's Commercial Presentation (芒果驷马难追建群大会). The series began filming on December 2, 2023, and finished on April 24, 2024.
This series marks the third Otters Studio production with Luo Yunxi in the leading role, after Till The End Of The Moon and the unaired Immortality. Otters Studio also brings back frequent collaborators Huatian Studio as its world concept team, Huang Wei as costume director, Wang Haiqi as action director, and Zeng Minghui as styling director. Joining the lineup is director Chen Zhoufei, best known as the cinematographer of Shadow.
References
- ^ "New martial arts fantasy drama announced". China Daily. November 13, 2023.
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- "水龙吟官宣概念海报". Weibo (in Chinese). November 11, 2023.
- "水龙吟官宣开机". Weibo (in Chinese). December 2, 2023.
- "罗云熙主演《水龙吟》杀青，玄幻武侠巨作备受期待！不可错过！". Sohu (in Chinese). April 24, 2024.