There are some relationships that are doomed from the start. During the Warring States period, Qu Yuan (Ma Ke) is born into a prominent family and grows up to be a prodigy scholar. But Qu Yuan bucks convention when he falls in love with Mo Chou Nu (Zhang Xin Yu), a slave. Society forbids such class-breaking relationships, so the lovers decide to elope so that they can be together. Despite their efforts to lead a quiet life, Qu Yuan and Chou Nu become entangled in the political struggles of the power elites within the palace. Can their relationship survive the many obstacles?
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Song of Phoenix – 思美人
Release Date: 2017-04-28
Main Cast: Ma Ke, Zhang Xin Yu, Qiao Zhen Yu, Lan Xi
Genre: Costume & Period, Historical, Xianxia
Network: Hunan TV
Episodes: 78
Where to watch with subtitles: Viki

Year of Production: 2016
Production Company: Perfect Pictures, Flying Youth, United International Media Design
Producer: Liang Zhen Hua
Director: Zhang Xiao Zheng, Ding Yang Guo
Screenwriter: Liang Zhen Hua, Zhang Hui, Hu Ya Ting, Qin Wen
Filming Location: Xiangshan Movie & Television Town, Hengdian World Studios

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