Finding your next obsession
Finding your next obsession

This series traces the rise of a famous Naxi Chieftain and his beloved wife in 16th century southwest China. The highlight of this drama is the battle between hate and love. In sum, this is a classic Cinderella story mixed with Romeo and Juliet elements, except with some very different outcomes. Set in the Ming Dynasty, the Mu clan is the administrative and governing authority of Lijiang Prefecture. Its family members used blood and violence to reach the pinnacle of power. A casualty of this bloodshed was a young girl by the named of Aleqiu who was ingrained from childhood to exact revenge against the Mu clan for the extermination of her own family.
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A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
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Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
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Compact commitment · 40 episodes
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40 episodes
2012
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