Bloody Romance
Bloody Romance : From the first notes of the heart wrenching theme song, and the opening scenes of black and white images with artful blood-red splashes, this drama gripped your attention and never let go until the end.
This 36 episode web drama series was a superb, near flawless production. Blessed with a talented cast, captivating leads, a simple but effective plot, good fight scenes and a breathtaking soundtrack. The acting was spot on perfect, pacing was good, and unlike so many other dramas nary a superfluous scene.
Qi Xue (Li Yi Tong) is a beautiful teenager whose father sells her to a brothel for a couple bags of rice. There, she undergoes unspeakable horrors. She is saved from dishonour and death by the timely appearance of a mysterious female assassin. Qi Xue escapes the brothel and eventually finds her way to Gui Hua City, a city of female assassins. In Gua Hua City, she is given the opportunity to stay and a new name and identity, Wan Mei. There she meets Chang An (Qu Chu Xiao), who becomes her “Shadow”. Under his guidance, she begins the training and tests to join the sisterhood of assassins.
However, Gui Hua City is not the haven it appears and the sisterhood is not truly a sisterhood. There are dangers within due to the power struggle between the City Master, Cha Luo (Jill Hsu) and the city’s real ruler, Gong Zi (Wang Duo), a Prince of the realm. Wang Mei becomes embroiled in their battle and an unwitting pawn. Chang An has a mysterious past and his own hidden agenda for being in the city.
With the help of her Shadow, Wan Mei navigates the dangers and frees herself from the role of victim and pawn to mistress of her destiny. At the same time, their relationship born of necessity develops into love, respect and true devotion. But theirs is a forbidden love and Wan Mei’s freedom comes at a high price!
The chemistry between the two leads was palpable and undeniable.
With brief glances, each touch and stolen tender moments, these two young actors made you believe in their romance and had you rooting for them.
This is a tale of survival, love, loyalty, betrayal, treachery and sacrifice. It is foremost a tale of love.
In the dying scenes, the sight of the forlorn figure of Wan Mei leaves you emotionally spent, yet surprisingly sated.
Bloody Romance Fun Facts :
- Broadcast Website: Youku
- Broadcast Date: July 24, 2018
- Genre: Romance, Wuxia
- Episodes: 32
- Director: Yi Jun
Stars
- Li Yi Tong as Wan Mei / Qi Xue
- Qu Chu Xiao as Chang An / Xie Huan
- Wang Duo as Gong Zi
- Li Zi Feng as Xing Feng
- Wang Yi Fei as Lan Ruo
- Gao Xin as Chen Mo
- Puff Kuo as Cha Luo
- Liu Meng Meng as You Chan
- Ma Ge as Yue Ying
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