Novoland: The Castle in the Sky (Chinese: 九州·天空城; pinyin: Jiu Zhou Tian Kong Cheng) is a 2016 Chinese television series based on an original story created by Shanghai Film Media Asia and Tencent Penguin Pictures. Set in an ancient world (Novoland) where humanity is separated into several races, the series centers on the souring relations between the Humankind Tribe and the Wingkind Tribe.[1] It aired on Jiangsu TV from 20 July to 1 September 2016.
| Novoland: The Castle in the Sky | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Fantasy Adventure Romance |
| Written by | Zhang Tan Li Yujie Yang Zhili Ni Shanshan |
| Directed by | Yang Lei Chen Jialin Lu Beike Han Qing |
| Starring | Zhang Ruoyun Guan Xiaotong Liu Chang Ju Jingyi Chen Ruoxuan |
| Ending theme | "Big Dreamer" by TFBOYS |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of episodes | 28 1(Alternate Ending) |
| Production | |
| Producers | Fan Feifei Fang Fang Huang Xing |
| Production location | China |
| Production companies | Tencent Penguin Pictures Shanghai Film Media Asia |
| Original release | |
| Network | Jiangsu Television |
| Release | 20 July – 1 September 2016 |
| Related | |
| Novoland: The Castle in the Sky 2 | |
The series has over 1.6 billion views by the end of its run.[2] Guan Xiaotong won the Best Actress award at the Macau International Television Festival for her performance in the series.
Synopsis
editLong long ago, there lived two clans of humans - those who can fly and those who can't. The winged clan was considered more superior to the earth humans due to their flying ability and possession of flight technology. For centuries, earth humans and the winged humans battled for supremacy. After centuries of animosity, a fragile peace existed between these two clans in order to end all the deaths and losses both sides suffered during the wars.
What is the reason for the winged clan's ability to fly? It is the existence of a goddess who is reincarnated every 100 years. This goddess possesses the power to grant wings to the winged clan and the aura emitted from her powers all the flight technology. Envious of the winged clan's ability to fly, the queen of the earth humans started to plot for the re-incarnation of the goddess. The queen wished to have the reincarnated goddess under her control and to provide the power to fuel her grand plan for a sky kingdom in preparation for a war against the winged clan. As predicted, a baby girl was born and she was the reincarnation of the goddess. However, the queen missed her opportunity to kidnap the baby girl and the child grew up peacefully in anonymity, not knowing that she's the goddess reincarnate. To the humans and the winged clan, the goddess was born to grant the winged clan the ability to fly, but in reality the goddess is born every 100 years to reunite with her lover and even in this reincarnation, she was fated to meet and separate from him.
What is the fate of this pair of star-crossed lovers? Can they consummate their relationship in this reincarnation after so many centuries of missed opportunities and what of the impending war between the two clans?
Cast
editMain
edit- Zhang Ruoyun as Feng Tianyi
- The King of Wingkind Tribe. Because of his superior family background, Tianyi is spoiled and overbearing, but he slowly changes due to love. He was born to a human mother, and therefore could not grow wings.
- Guan Xiaotong as Yi Fuling
- The present reincarnation of Goddess of Shooting Stars Flower Fairy. She is innocent and kind. She would sacrifice herself for others, because she doesn't want to see others suffer.
- Liu Chang as Bai Tingjun
- Crown Prince of the Humankind Tribe. He is Fuling's childhood friend and loves her deeply, but could not be together with her due to a curse placed on him by Fuling's father when he was young.
- Ju Jingyi as Xue Feishuang
- Xue Clan's princess, and Tianyi's childhood friend. She is noble, elegant and beautiful, but becomes manipulative due to love.
- Chen Ruoxuan as Yu Huanzheng
- Xue Feishuang's half-brother. A talented guy who is obsessed with traps and mechanisms.
Supporting
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Wingkind Tribe
edit- Zhang Luyi as Ji Shu
- Wingkind Tribe's traps/mechanisms master. He loved Bai Xue, but had to leave her due to the differences in their race.
- Liu Junxiao as Xue Lin
- Xue Feishuang's brother; an important minister of Wingkind Tribe. Using his position, he abuses his authority and power. He plans to assassinate Feng Tianyi and usurp the throne, but his plans were foiled.
- Jia Zhengyu as Xiang Congling
- A member of Wingkind Tribe's Elite Team. He has a crush on Xue Feishuang.
- Wei Yankan as Yue Yunqi
- A member of Wingkind Tribe's Elite Team. A loyal friend to both Feng Tianyi and Xue Feishuang.
- Zhao Jian as Feng Ren
- Feng Tianyi's uncle. The regent of Wingkind Tribe.
- Zhou Yifan as Yu Tongmu
- A member of Wingkind Tribe's Elite Team.
- Wang Siyao as Du Ruofei
- A member of Wingkind Tribe's Elite Team.
- Dai Chao as Pei Yu
- Guard of Feng Ren.
- Gao Feng as Xue Zhong, housekeeper of Xue family.
- Luo Youyue as Xue Qian
- Li Jing as Xue Su, officer.
- ??? as Qiu Ting, doctor of Wingkind Tribe .
Humankind Tribe
edit- Liu Min as Bai Xue
- Queen of the Human Tribe, Bai Tingjun's mother. She loved Ji Shu deeply, and becomes vengeful after he left with her attendant, Rui Zhu.
- Zhu Shengyi as Bi Anhua
- A female attendant who is in love with Bai Tingjun.
- Aliya as Xiong Tang
- A capable and loyal warrior who serves Bai Xue.
- Yang Chengjin as Yi Qianji
- Fuling's father. His actual identity is Ji Shu in disguise.
- Tang Jingmei as Lin Ruizhu
- Fu Ling's mother. She was Bai Xue's attendant, but left with Ji Shu and married him. She was later killed by Bai Xue after giving birth to Fuling.
- Li Guo as Qi Luolin
- Wang Yujing as Fang Yeyan
- Bai Tingjun's guard.
Stars Court
edit- Wen Jiang as Xing Guxuan
- Elder of Stars Court; Ji Shu's teacher.
- Cui Peng as Xing Yinchi
- Chief of Stars Court.
- Ma Qiguang as Xing Yufei
- Instructor of Stars Court.
Heaven's Secret Door Descendents
edit- Han Qing as Tian Yazi
- Tian Jizi's younger brother. He was removed from the sect due to practicing demonic arts. He becomes the Human Tribe's State Master after Bai Tingjun ascended the throne.
- Yan Junlin as Tian Jizi, Shuang City State Master
- Guo Peini as Gu Shenghua
Others
edit- Lin Jieni as Shao Wu
- Goddess of Shooting Stars Flower Fairy. She loves Pian Yu.
- Ji Xiaobing as Pian Yu
- Chief of the Human Tribe. He loves Shao Wu.
- Wang Jun as Da Jisi (Priest)
- Cheng Cheng as Xue Jin
Soundtrack
edit| Title | Singer | Composer | Lyricists | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Drunk Fei Shuang" (醉飞霜) | Ju Jingyi | Gao Weiran, Sun Pei | Ni Shanshan | Insert song |
| "Music Dream" (音夢) | Guan Xiaotong | Gao Weiran, Zhong Lei | Huang Xing | |
| "Big Dreamer" (大夢想家) | TFBOYS | Liu Jia | Wang Yunyun | Ending theme song |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 ENAwards | Top 10 Online Dramas | Won | [3] | |
| 7th Macau International Television Festival | Best Actress | Guan Xiaotong | Won | [4] | |
| 2017 | 22nd Huading Awards | Best Actress (Ancient) | Nominated | [5] |
International broadcast
edit| Country | Network | Airing dates |
|---|---|---|
 Malaysia |
8TV | October 10, 2017 - on air (Monday to Friday 17:00) |
 Thailand |
Channel 9 MCOT HD | November 4, 2017 - December 3, 2017 (Every Saturday and Sunday from 14.00 to 16.00.) |
References
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- ^ "2016第七届澳门国际电视节获奖名单". Macau International Movie Festival. Archived from the original on 2020-02-04. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
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