White Deer Plain (TV series)
White Deer Plain (Chinese: 白鹿原) is a 2017 Chinese television series. It is based on the Chinese literature classic of the same name by Chen Zhongshi. Its plot revolves around the hardships and spiritual pursuits of several generations living on the White Deer Plain in Shaanxi.[1][2]
| White Deer Plain | |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 白鹿原 |
| Mandarin | Baílùyuán |
| Genre | Historical drama |
| Based on | White Deer Plain by Chen Zhongshi |
| Written by | Kun Jie |
| Directed by | Liu Huining Liu Jun |
| Starring | Zhang Jiayi He Bing Qin Hailu Liu Peiqi Li Hongtao Ge Zhijun Lei Jiayin Zhai Tianlin Li Qin Ji Ta Deng Lun Wang Xiao Sun Yi |
| Opening theme | White Deer Plain Fable (白鹿原童谣) |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language(s) | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 76 |
| Production | |
| Distributor | New Classics Media |
| Release | |
| Original network | Anhui TV, Jiangsu TV |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Audio format | Stereophonic |
| Original release | 10 May – 21 June 2017 |
The series reportedly took 17 years of preparation and had a production budget of 230 million yuan (US$33.39 million).[2] It mirrors the changes which have taken place in the Chinese countryside over the first half of the 20th century, and the crew spent time in the countryside to experience rural life for a month before filming commenced.[2] The series is directed by Liu Huining and Liu Jin, and stars Zhang Jiayi as the main character.[1] The 85 episode drama premiered on Anhui TV and Jiangsu TV on 16 April 2017.[2] However, the show was taken off air after one episode.[3] It resumed airing on 10 May 2017.
The series received positive response on Douban. People's Daily praise the series for retaining the essence and spirit of the original work while making the story more dramatic and fascinating, and The Beijing News say that the series is one of the best produced on television. However, it has low viewership ratings, which has been attributed to the heavier subject matter of the drama.[4] White Deer Plain received the Outstanding TV Series Golden Angel Award at the 2017 Chinese American Film Festival (CAFF) at the Paramount Theatre in Los Angeles.
Plot
This is the story of the White Deer Plain, home to the struggles of the Bai and Lu families. Bai Jiaxuan is honest and righteous while Lu Zisen is intelligent and ambitious. Their rivalry lasted for three generations.
Cast
- Zhang Jiayi as Bai Jiaxuan
- He Bing as Lu Zisen
- Qin Hailu as Xiancao
- Liu Peiqi as Mister Zhu
- Liu Hongtao as Lu San
- Ge Zhiyun as Lu Taiheng
- Lei Jiayin as Lu Yaopeng
- Zhai Tianlin as Bai Xiaowen
- Li Qin as Tian Xiao'e
- Ji Ta as Hei Wa
- Deng Lun as Lu Yaohai
- Wang Xiao as Bai Xiaowu
- Sun Yi as Bai Ling
Ratings
| Air date | Episode | Jiangsu TV CSM52 City ratings[5] | Anhui TV CSM52 City ratings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratings (%) | Audience share (%) | Rank | Ratings (%) | Audience share (%) | Rank | ||
| 2017.4.16 | 1 | 0.654 | 2.01 | 5 | 0.523 | 1.61 | 7 |
| 2017.5.11 | 2-3 | 0.603 | 2.00 | 3 | 0.522 | 1.73 | 9 |
| 2017.5.12 | 4-5 | 0.546 | 1.81 | 5 | 0.495 | 1.65 | 8 |
| 2017.5.13 | 6-7 | 0.547 | 1.84 | 5 | 0.481 | 1.61 | 8 |
| 2017.5.15 | 8-9 | 0.562 | 1.85 | 5 | 0.511 | 1.68 | 8 |
| 2017.5.16 | 10-11 | 0.54 | 1.86 | 7 | 0.478 | 1.64 | 8 |
| 2017.5.17 | 12-13 | 0.605 | 2.1 | 6 | 0.419 | 1.46 | 8 |
| 2017.5.18 | 14-15 | 0.602 | 2.09 | 7 | 0.482 | 1.67 | 8 |
| 2017.5.19 | 16-17 | 0.57 | 1.92 | 5 | 0.499 | 1.69 | 8 |
| 2017.5.20 | 18-19 | 0.613 | 2.06 | 4 | 0.58 | 1.94 | 7 |
| 2017.5.21 | 20 | 0.612 | 2.1 | 7 | 0.527 | 1.82 | 8 |
| 2017.5.22 | 21-22 | 0.642 | 2.05 | 6 | 0.552 | 1.76 | 8 |
| 2017.5.23 | 23-24 | 0.651 | 2.14 | 5 | 0.565 | 1.85 | 8 |
| 2017.5.24 | 25-26 | 0.723 | 2.42 | 5 | 0.527 | 1.77 | 8 |
| 2017.5.25 | 27-28 | 0.691 | 2.43 | 4 | 0.589 | 2.07 | 7 |
| 2017.5.26 | 29-30 | 0.757 | 2.62 | 3 | 0.574 | 1.99 | 6 |
| 2017.5.27 | 31-32 | 0.754 | 5.607 | 3 | 0.613 | 2.121 | 5 |
| 2017.5.28 | 33 | 0.859 | 3.211 | 3 | 0.545 | 2.058 | 8 |
| 2017.5.29 | 34-35 | 0.808 | 2.837 | 3 | 0.625 | 2.201 | 7 |
| 2017.5.30 | 36-37 | 0.863 | 2.886 | 3 | 0.639 | 2.138 | 8 |
| 2017.5.31 | 38-39 | 0.876 | 2.95 | 4 | 0.609 | 2.06 | 6 |
| 2017.6.1 | 40-41 | 0.935 | 3.25 | 3 | 0.626 | 2.18 | 6 |
| 2017.6.2 | 42-43 | 0.951 | 3.18 | 3 | 0.59 | 1.98 | 6 |
| 2017.6.3 | 44-45 | 1.055 | 3.45 | 3 | 0.672 | 2.2 | 5 |
| 2017.6.4 | 46 | 1.022 | 3.41 | 3 | 0.614 | 2.06 | 6 |
| 2017.6.5 | 47-48 | 1.081 | 3.51 | 3 | 0.689 | 2.24 | 5 |
| 2017.6.6 | 49-50 | 1.023 | 3.48 | 3 | 0.721 | 2.46 | 5 |
| 2017.6.7 | 51-52 | 1.066 | 3.73 | 3 | 0.678 | 2.38 | 6 |
| 2017.6.8 | 53-54 | 1.039 | 3.67 | 3 | 0.68 | 2.41 | 5 |
| 2017.6.9 | 55-56 | 1.059 | 3.620 | 3 | 0.640 | 2.197 | 4 |
| 2017.6.10 | 57-58 | 0.998 | 3.418 | 3 | 0.679 | 2.322 | 4 |
| 2017.6.11 | 59 | 1.164 | 4.212 | 1 | 0.669 | 2.437 | 5 |
| 2017.6.12 | 60-61 | 1.208 | 4.128 | 1 | 0.720 | 2.464 | 4 |
| 2017.6.13 | 62-63 | 1.195 | 4.144 | 1 | 0.692 | 2.392 | 4 |
| 2017.6.14 | 64-65 | 1.133 | 3.96 | 1 | 0.732 | 2.56 | 4 |
| 2017.6.15 | 66-67 | 1.047 | 3.64 | 2 | 0.725 | 2.53 | 4 |
| 2017..6.16 | 68-69 | 1.092 | 3.86 | 1 | 0.772 | 2.74 | 3 |
| 2017.6.17 | 70-71 | 1.169 | 4.09 | 1 | 0.762 | 2.67 | 2 |
| 2017.6.18 | 72 | 1.14 | 4.22 | 1 | 0.745 | 2.78 | 4 |
| 2017.6.19 | 73-74 | 1.204 | 4.19 | 1 | 0.788 | 2.75 | 3 |
| 2017.6.20 | 75-76 | 1.146 | 4.05 | 1 | 0.718 | 2.54 | 5 |
| 2017.6.21 | 77 | 1.125 | 4.13 | 1 | 0.734 | 2.7 | 5 |
- Highest ratings are marked in red, lowest ratings are marked in blue.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8th Macau International Television Festival | Best Television Series | White Deer Plain | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Director | Liu Jun | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Zhang Jiayi | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | He Bing | Nominated | |||
| 2018 | 31st Flying Apsaras Award | Outstanding Television Series (Historical) | White Deer Plain | Won | [7] |
| Outstanding Screenwriter | Kun Jie | Won | |||
| Outstanding Director | Liu Jin | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Actress | Qin Hailu | Nominated | |||
| 24th Shanghai Television Festival | Best Television Series | White Deer Plain | Won | [8][9] | |
| Best Director | Liu Jin | Won | |||
| Best Writer | Kun Jie | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Zhang Jiayi | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Qin Hailu | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | He Bing | Nominated | |||
| Zhai Tianlin | Nominated | ||||
| Best Supporting Actress | Li Qin | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Huang Wei | Won | |||
| Best Art Direction | N/A | Nominated | |||
| 29th China TV Golden Eagle Award | Outstanding Television Series | White Deer Plain | Won | [10] | |
| Best Actor | Zhang Jiayi | Nominated | [11] | ||
See also
References
- "White Deer Plain to Be Adapted into a TV Series". China.org.cn. March 6, 2015.
- "New TV drama 'White Deer Plain' debuts". China.org.cn. April 14, 2017.
- "TV series 'White Deer Plain' taken down after first episode airs". Sina. April 19, 2017.
- "Virgin territory". Week in China. May 19, 2017.
- "电视剧收视率排行榜 | 收视率排行" (in Chinese). Retrieved 2020-06-07.
- "2017第八届澳门国际电视节奖项提名". Weibo (in Chinese). Macau International Television Festival. December 11, 2017.
- "第31届飞天奖暨第25届星光奖完整奖单". Sina (in Chinese). April 3, 2018.
- "第24届上海电视节白玉兰奖中国电视剧单元入围名单公布". People's Daily (in Chinese). May 24, 2018.
- "第24届上海电视节白玉兰奖获奖名单". Sina (in Chinese). June 15, 2018.
- "李易峰迪丽热巴金鹰夺双奖 《鸡毛》揽三奖成赢家". Sina (in Chinese). October 14, 2018.
- "第29届中国电视金鹰奖提名演员名单出炉". Xinhua News Agency (in Chinese). October 9, 2018.
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