The Long Ballad

The Long Ballad (Chinese: 长歌行), also known as Chang Ge Xing, is a 2021 Chinese historical series based on the 2011 manhua of the same name by Xia Da. It is directed by Zhu Ruibin and stars Dilraba Dilmurat, Leo Wu, Zhao Lusi and Liu Yuning.[1] Set against the backdrop of the Tang dynasty, during the reigns of Emperor Gaozu and Emperor Taizong, the drama tells the story of an imperial princess who seeks revenge for her family, and in doing so, her fate interwines with that of a tribal prince. Although it features some real historical figures, many of the main characters and plotlines are fictional.

The Long Ballad
GenreHistorical drama
Romance
Adventure
Based onChang Ge Xing (长歌行) by Xia Da (夏达)
Written byPei Yufei
Chang Jiang
Directed byZhu Ruibin
StarringDilraba Dilmurat
Leo Wu
Zhao Lusi
Liu Yuning
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes49
Production
ProducerYan Bei
Production locationHengdian
Running time45 mins

Plot

Li Changge is the daughter of Li Jiancheng, the Crown Prince of Tang. After losing her parents due to court politics, she fakes her death and hides her identity. She unexpectedly meets a tribal prince named Ashile Sun, who is the adopted son of Yanli Khan–the ruler of the steppes and rival of Tang.

Cast

Main
Daughter of the Crown Prince of Tang. Proficient in martial arts and military strategy. She seeks to avenge her parents who were killed by her second uncle, Li Shimin.
Adopted son of Yanli Qaghan. A skilled warrior and strategist who is embroiled in rivalry for the throne.
  • Liu Yuning as Hao Du
    • Historical prototype: Du He (杜荷)
Du Ruhui's cold-blooded and loyal foster son. He works for Li Shimin.
Li Shimin's daughter. A shy but independent princess. She is Li Changge's cousin and closest friend.
  • Fang Yilun as Wei Shuyu
A Tang official and one of Wei Zheng's sons. He grew up with Li Changge and Li Leyan.

Supporting
Li Changge's second uncle and her mother's former lover. He dotes on Changge, and despite knowing that Changge wanted to kill him as revenge for her parents, he repeatedly shows her mercy and spares her life
Li Jiancheng's official, who later became Li Shimin's advisor
  • Yi Daqian as Mu Jin
Ashile Sun's childhood friend and trusted general.
  • Cao Xiyue as Mimi Guli
A slave who was saved by Li Changge and later became her friend. The childhood playmate of Ashile She'er.
  • Kudousi Jiang Ainiwaer as Ashile She'er, Young Khan of the Ashile Tribe
The only child of Princess Yicheng. Ashile Sun's step-brother and biggest rival. He is the leader of the Wolf Division.
A princess from the Sui dynasty. The mother of Ashile She'er and Yanli Qaghan's wife.
Li Changge's martial arts teacher.
A Taoist physician renowned for his medical knowledge and skills, and historically titled "The King of Medicine".
  • Cheng Taishen as Du Ruhui
A Tang official and Li Shimin's loyal supporter. Hao Du's foster father.
Leader of the Luiyin Taoist Temple in Luoyang.
  • Lu Xingyu as Gongsun Heng
The Governor of Shouzhou.
  • Feng Junjie as A'Dou
Li Changge's apprentice whose dream is to become a general.
Li Shimin's troublemaking eldest son. Leyan's younger brother and Changge's cousin.
  • Zhou Aoyun as Buzhen
Mimi Guli's younger brother and the companion of the King of Sui.
  • Dong Li Wu You as Sheng Xin
Li Chengqian's servant.
Ruler of the Ashile Tribe and Sun's adoptive father. The uncle and stepfather of Ashile She'er.
  • Liu Chuxuan as Luo Shiba
General Luo's last warrior who later serves Li Changge.

Production
Editions of the manhua Chang Ge Xing

The Long Ballad is based on Xia Da's comic Chang Ge Xing, which was published from 2011 to 2016. The comic has received numerous awards such as the Golden Dragon Award for Best Girls' comic and the Newcomer Award at the first Sino-Japanese Youth Exchange Cartoon Festival. [2]

Soundtrack
The Long Ballard Original Soundtrack (长歌行视原声音乐专辑)[3]
No.TitleLyricsMusicSingersLength
1."Cocoon (茧)[4]" (Ending theme song)Sa JiJin Da Chuan (金大洲)Zhou Shen3:25
2."The Direction of Light (光的方向) [5]" (Opening theme song)Sa JiJin Da Chuan (金大洲)Zhang Bichen3:04
3."If You Come Back (如若归来) [6]"Sa Ji, Kun Ming Li (申明利)Sa JiSa Dingding3:21
4."Falling Sand (落砂)[7]"Sa JiJin Da Chuan (金大洲)Jin Wen Qi3:24
5."I Wish You Were My Long Lasting (多麼願你是我恆久的歌)[8]"Sa JiJin Da Chuan (金大洲)Zhao Lusi3:34
6."A Love Like Before (一愛如故)"Zhang ChangJin Da Chuan (金大洲)Liu Yuning3:55

International broadcast

The Long Ballad is available for streaming on Netflix and Viu with English subtitles.

References
  1. "长歌行 (豆瓣)". movie.douban.com.
  2. "【国漫】夏达知名作品《长歌行》，尽管争端不断，但不失为一部优秀的漫画。". www.bilibili.com.
  3. "The Long Ballad OST".
  4. "The Long Ballad OST". kdramaost (in Chinese). 2021-03-31.
  5. "The Long Ballad OST". kdramaost (in Chinese). 2021-03-31.
  6. "The Long Ballad OST". kdramaost (in Chinese). 2021-03-31.
  7. "The Long Ballad OST". kdramaost (in Chinese). 2021-04-06.
  8. "The Long Ballad OST". lyricstranslate (in Chinese). 2021-04-12.
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