The Longest Day in Chang'an
The Longest Day in Chang'an (Chinese: 长安十二时辰) is a 2019 Chinese historical suspense drama directed by Cao Dun and written by Paw Studio. The series stars Lei Jiayin and Jackson Yee.[1][2] It is based on the novel of the same name by Ma Boyong. The Longest Day in Chang'an is produced jointly by Youku, Beijing Weying Technology Co.,Ltd, Liu Bai Entertainment and Yuyue Film Co.,Ltd. The series follows the characters Zhang Xiaojing and Li Bi, and their efforts to foil a terrorist attack on Chang'an, the capital of the Tang dynasty (618–907). It began airing in China on Youku from June 27, 2019.[3][4]
| The Longest Day in Chang'an | |
|---|---|
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| Traditional | 長安十二時辰 |
| Simplified | 长安十二时辰 |
| Mandarin | Cháng'ān Shī'èr Shíchén |
| Genre | Historical suspense drama |
| Based on | The Longest Day in Chang'an by Ma Boyong |
| Written by | Paw Studio |
| Directed by | Cao Dun |
| Starring | Lei Jiayin Jackson Yee |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 48 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Liang Chao |
| Production location(s) | Xiangshan Film and Television Town, Xiangyang, Hubei |
| Production company(s) | Youku Beijing Weying Technology Co.,Ltd Liu Bai Entertainment Yuyue Film Co.,Ltd |
| Release | |
| Original network | Youku |
| First shown in | China |
| Original release | June 27, 2019 – |
Story
Zhang Xiaojing is a former soldier in the Longyou Army who served on the frontiers of the Tang dynasty. After retiring, he joined the local security of the city of Chang'an, the heart of the empire, but he was imprisoned and sentenced to death after an incident in which Zhang killed 34 members of a gang that murdered his former Army commander Wen, and then killed his current commanding officer.
Zhang is unexpectedly reprieved when plans for a major rebellion are uncovered, involving a terrorist cell, the Wolf Squad, which has slipped into Chang'an before the Lantern Festival, one of the most spectacular days in the ancient Chinese calendar. To secure the safety of the Chang'an people, the Jing'an Si (Department of City Security) grants Zhang a special 24-hour amnesty, and he is ordered to catch the terrorists and foil the plot before the day is out. If he succeeds, he will be freed, otherwise, he will be executed. But to his surprise, Zhang discovers that he has been drawn into a far greater conspiracy against the empire than anyone had suspected.
Cast
Main
- Lei Jiayin as Zhang Xiaojing
- Jackson Yee as Li Bi
Supporting
- Zhou Yiwei as Long Bo
- Peng Guanying as Qin Zheng
- Wu Xiaoliang as Cao Poyan
- Han Tongsheng as He Zhizhang
- Cai Lu as Cui Qi
- Lu Fangsheng as Yao Runeng
- Yu Ailei as Yuan Zai
- Djimon Hounsou as Master Ge (voiced by Chen Jianbin)
- Zhao Wei as Xu Bin
- Song Yunhao as Cheng Shen (based on Cen Shen)
- Feng Jiayi as Emperor Xuanzong of Tang
- Reyizha Alimjan as Tan Qi
- Xu Lu as Yang Yuhuan
- Wang Herun as Wen Ran
- Ai Ru as Wang Runxiu
- Gao Ye as Li Xiangxiang
- Li Yuan as Yu Chang
- Wang Sisi as Ding Tong'er
- Qu Shanshan as Xu Hezi
- Zhou Lula as Li Yu
- Sukhee Ariunbyamba as Mage'er
- Yin Zhusheng as Lin Jiulang (based on Li Linfu)
- Yang Yi as Wen Wuji
- Ge Zhao'en as Prince Yong
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Qingpingyue (清平乐)" (Ending theme) | Li Bai | Zhao Liangqi | Liu Mei | 2:59 |
| 2. | "A short song (短歌行)" (Ending theme) | Li Bai | Zhao Liangqi | Liu Mei | 3:52 |
| 3. | "Quelehuoduo (阙勒霍多)" (Interlude) | Gong Ge | Gong Ge | Gong Ge | 3:46 |
| 4. | "Chivalrous Tour (侠客行)" (Interlude) | Li Bai | Zhao Liangqi | Reyizha Alimjan | 4:08 |
Production
Before shooting, Cao Dun and the screenplay writers read the original novel three times.
The crew spent 7 months building the street scenery of Chang'an city.
In order to design the costume of Taoist priest Li Bi, the crew went to consult the Chinese Taoist Association.[5]
Shooting began on November 11, 2017 and ended on June 15, 2018.[6][7]
Broadcast
The series aired on Chinese online video platform Youku on June 27, 2019. As of July 1, 2019, it got released in other Asian countries, such as Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam. It was released in North America through video streaming website including Viki, Amazon and YouTube.[8][4]
Series 1 began streaming in Australia on SBS On Demand as of 22 January 2020.[9]
Reception
The series has earned high praises.[10] Douban, a major Chinese media rating site, gave the drama 8.6 out of 10.
Awards and nominations
| Award | Category | Nominee | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Third Internet Film Festival | Best Web Series | The Longest Day in Chang'an | Won | [11] |
| Best Actor | Lei Jiayin | |||
| Best Producer | Liang Chao | |||
| 24th Busan International Film Festival | Asian Contents Awards - Best Actor | Lei Jiayin | Won | [12] |
| 3rd Yinchuan Internet Film Festival | Best Web Series | The Longest Day in Chang'an | Nominated | [13] |
| Best Director (Web series) | Cao Dun | Won | ||
| Best Actor (Web series) | Lei Jiayin | Won | ||
| 26th Huading Awards | Best Director | Cao Dun | Nominated | [14] |
| Best Actor | Lei Jiayin | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress (Historical drama) | Re Yizha | Nominated | ||
| Best Newcomer | Jackson Yee | Nominated | ||
| Best Producer | Liang Chao | Nominated | ||
| Top Ten Favorite Actors | Lei Jiayin | Won | ||
| Jackson Yee | Won | |||
| 2nd Cultural and Entertainment Industry Congress | Drama of the Year | The Longest Day in Chang'an | Nominated | [15] |
| Best Actor (Drama) | Lei Jiayin | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor (Drama) | Cai Lu | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress (Drama) | Re Yizha | Nominated | ||
| Breakthrough Actor (Drama) | Jackson Yee | Nominated | ||
| Best On-screen Portrayal | Zhang Xiaojing (Lei Jiayin) | Nominated | ||
| China Entertainment Industry Summit (Golden Pufferfish Awards) |
Best Drama | The Longest Day in Chang'an | Won | [16] |
| China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival (1st Network Drama Awards) |
Quality Web Drama | Won | [17] | |
| Golden Bud - The Fourth Network Film And Television Festival | Best Web Series | Nominated | [18][19][20] | |
| Quality Web Drama of the Year | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Lei Jiayin | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Xu Lu | Nominated | ||
| Rising Actress of the Year | Won | |||
| Best Newcomer | Jackson Yee | Nominated | ||
| 8th China Student Television Festival | Most Watched Television Series | Won | [21] | |
| Most Watched Actor | Lei Jiayin | Won | ||
| Jackson Yee | Won | |||
| Baidu Fudian Awards | Top Ten Television Series | The Longest Day in Chang'an | Won | [22] |
| Sina Film & TV Award Ceremony | Won | [23] | ||
| 11th Macau International Television Festival | Best Web Series | Won | [24] | |
| Film and TV Role Model 2019 Ranking | Quality Web Series | Won | [25] | |
| Weibo Awards Ceremony | Hot Drama of the Year | Won | [26] | |
| 26th Shanghai Television Festival | Best Television Series | Nominated | [27] | |
| Best Director | Cao Dun | Nominated | ||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Zhuazi Studio | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Lei Jiayin | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Jing Chong | Won | ||
| Best Art Direction | Yang Zhijia, Jin Yang | Won | ||
References
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External links
- The Longest Day in Chang'an on Sina Weibo (in Chinese) (registration required)
- The Longest Day in Chang'an on IMDb
- The Longest Day in Chang'an at Douban (in Chinese)
- The Longest Day in Chang'an at the Mtime.com (in Chinese)