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|writer = [[Ma Wing-shing]] (original story)<br>'''Season 1''':<br>Wen Lifang<br>'''Season 2''':<br>Bo Hua<br>Chen Huiyan
|writer = [[Ma Wing-shing]] (original story)<br>Wen Lifang
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|endtheme = '''Season 1''':<br>''Yongyuan Yongyuan'' (永遠永遠) performed by Li Yi-chun<br>'''Season 2''':<br>''Bieren De Tianchang Dijiu'' (別人的天長地久) performed by [[Fish Leong]]
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|executive_producer = '''Season 1''':<br>[[Han Sanping]]<br>Yang Fan<br>Zhu Cheng<br>'''Season 2''':<br>Wu Yi<br>Chen Jidong
|executive_producer = [[Han Sanping]]<br>Yang Fan<br>Zhu Cheng
|producer = '''Season 1''':<br>Hsu Chin-liang<br>'''Season 2''':<br>Yang Pei-pei<br>Long Qiuyun<br>Peng Yi
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|location = Taiwan<br>[[People's Republic of China|China]]
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'''''Wind and Cloud''''' ({{zh-tsp|t=風雲|s=风云|p=Fēng Yún}}; aka '''''Fung Wan''''' or '''''The Storm Riders''''') is a [[Republic of China|Taiwan]]ese ''[[Wuxia]]''-fantasy-adventure TV series based on Hong Kong artist [[Ma Wing-shing]]'s ''[[Manhua]]'' (Chinese comic) series ''[[Fung Wan]]''. The series currently has two seasons, respectively first broadcast on [[China Television|CTV]] in Taiwan in 2002 and 2004. The leading roles, Wind and Cloud, were played by [[Vincent Zhao]] and [[Peter Ho]] respectively in both seasons.
'''''Wind and Cloud''''' ({{zh-tsp|t=風雲|s=风云|p=Fēng Yún}}; a.k.a. '''''Fung Wan''''' or '''''The Storm Riders''''') is a [[Republic of China|Taiwan]]ese ''[[Wuxia]]'' TV series based on [[Hong Kong]] artist [[Ma Wing-shing]]'s [[Manhua|comic]] series ''[[Fung Wan]]''. [[Vincent Zhao]] and [[Peter Ho]] starred as the titular protagonists. The series was first broadcast on [[China Television|CTV]] in Taiwan in 2002, and was followed by ''[[Wind and Cloud 2]]'' in 2004.


==Plot==
==Plot==
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The series is based on the ''Tin Ha Wui'' and ''Japanese Invasion'' story arcs of the comic series. Lord Conqueror of the Under Heaven Society learns from a prophecy by Mud Buddha that he will rise to prominence in the ''[[Jianghu]]'' (martial artists' community) with the help of Wind and Cloud. By coincidence, Conqueror meets two boys named Wind and Cloud, and tutores them in martial arts. When Wind and Cloud grow up, Mud Buddha reveals the second half of the prophecy to Conqueror, telling him that his downfall will also be due to Wind and Cloud. To prevent that from happening, Conqueror attempts to turn Wind and Cloud against each other but fails. The rest of the story focuses on the character development of Wind and Cloud, their love relationships and journey to becoming supreme pugilists.
===Season 1===
⚫
Season 1 is based on the ''Tin Ha Wui'' and ''Japanese Invasion'' story arcs of the comic series. Lord Conqueror of the Under Heaven Society learns from a prophecy by Mud Buddha that he will rise to prominence in the ''[[Jianghu]]'' (martial artists' community) with the help of Wind and Cloud. By coincidence, Conqueror meets two boys named Wind and Cloud, and tutores them in martial arts. When Wind and Cloud grow up, Mud Buddha reveals the second half of the prophecy to Conqueror, telling him that his downfall will also be due to Wind and Cloud. To prevent that from happening, Conqueror attempts to turn Wind and Cloud against each other but fails. The rest of the story focuses on the character development of Wind and Cloud, their love relationships and journey to becoming supreme pugilists.


In the middle of the series, Conqueror loses his powers and is placed at the mercy of Cloud after his followers betray him. He agrees to repent and retire from the ''Jianghu'' permanently. Lord Godless, a warrior from Japan, arrives in China with his family and followers and attempts to dominate China. Wind and Cloud join forces to defeat Godless and drive away the Japanese invaders. Towards the end of the series, it is revealed that Conqueror has been secretly plotting to make his return to the ''Jianghu''. Wind and Cloud eventually defeat Conqueror with their combined efforts, fulfilling the prophecy.
In the middle of the series, Conqueror loses his powers and is placed at the mercy of Cloud after his followers betray him. He agrees to repent and retire from the ''Jianghu'' permanently. Lord Godless, a warrior from Japan, arrives in China with his family and followers and attempts to dominate China. Wind and Cloud join forces to defeat Godless and drive away the Japanese invaders. Towards the end of the series, it is revealed that Conqueror has been secretly plotting to make his return to the ''Jianghu''. Wind and Cloud eventually defeat Conqueror with their combined efforts, fulfilling the prophecy.

===Season 2===
Season 2 is based on the ''Tin Mun'' story arc of the comic series. A mysterious stranger wearing an ice mask approaches Wind and tells him that he has the ability to resurrect the dead. To everyone's surprise, the stranger revives Second Dream, Wind's lover, who had died in the first season. However, Wind and Cloud gradually discover that they are falling under his control and being manipulated by him. The stranger, claiming to be a god and possessing extraordinary powers, is revealed to be Di Shitian, the leader of the Heaven's Gate sect. Several pugilists have joined Heaven's Gate, either out of fear for Di Shitian or temptation by the rewards he offers.

Di Shitian's intentions become clear later, as he is planning to recruit the seven pugilists (including Wind and Cloud), who wield the most powerful weapons in the ''Jianghu'', to join him in his quest to slay the [[Chinese dragon|Dragon]] and obtain the precious Dragon Orb, which can boost a pugilist's [[Neigong|inner energy]] by several times after consumption. The mission is successful but the Orb breaks into pieces and the fragments end up in different locations. In greed, Di Shitian consumes more pieces than his body can take and injures himself. His treacherous servant, Duan Lang, seizes the opportunity to kill him and absorb his powers. Subsequently, Duan morphs into the Kirin Demon and becomes a dangerous threat to the ''Jianghu''. Wind and Cloud join forces to defeat Duan eventually.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{incomplete list}}
{{incomplete list}}
{{See|List of Fung Wan characters}}
{{See|List of Fung Wan characters}}
===Season 1===
*[[Vincent Zhao]] as Wind
*[[Vincent Zhao]] as Wind
*[[Peter Ho]] as Cloud
*[[Peter Ho]] as Cloud
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*Choi Hing-lun as Ao Tian
*Choi Hing-lun as Ao Tian
*Cheng Shihan as Third Pig Emperor
*Cheng Shihan as Third Pig Emperor

===Season 2===
*[[Vincent Zhao]] as Wind
*[[Peter Ho]] as Cloud
*[[Huang Yi (actress)|Huang Yi]] as Second Dream
*Qin Lan as Yu Chuchu
*Tammy Chen as Muse
*Chen Kuan-lin as Duan Lang
*Li Li-chun as [[Xu Fu]]
*Wei Yicheng as Di Shitian
*Sun Xing as Lord Conqueror
*Liu Weihua as Nameless
*Huang Jianuo as Jianchen
*Calvin Zheng as Huai Mie
*[[Feng Shaofeng]] as Huai Kong
*Yue Yueli as Iron Butcher
*Yang Rui as Bai Ling
*Li Xingyu as Luo Xian
*Pan Hong as Xiao Sanxiao
*Zhu Hong as Yunling
*Wang Lu as Royal Shadow
*Zhang Zhilü as Long'er
*Wang Jialin as Jue Xin


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[The Storm Riders]]
*[[The Storm Riders]]
*[[The Storm Warriors]]
*[[The Storm Warriors]]
*[[Wind and Cloud 2]]


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://baike.baidu.com/view/69888.htm#4 Season 1 on Baidu Baike] {{zh icon}}
*[http://baike.baidu.com/view/69888.htm#4 Baidu Baike] {{zh icon}}
*[http://baike.baidu.com/view/1655415.htm Season 2 on Baidu Baike] {{zh icon}}
*[http://www.ctv.com.tw/event/2004/wind2/ Season 2 on CTV] {{zh icon}}
*[http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/f/fengyun2/ Season 2 on Sina.com] {{zh icon}}
*[http://www.hkatv.com/drama/04/windcloud2/main.html Season 2 on ATV] {{zh icon}}


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Revision as of 09:54, 19 August 2010

For other uses, see Fung Wan (disambiguation).
Wind and Cloud
DVD cover art
GenreWuxia
Written byMa Wing-shing (original story)
Wen Lifang
Directed byHsu Chin-liang
StarringVincent Zhao
Peter Ho
Opening themeFengyun (風雲) performed by Jiang Desheng
Ending themeYongyuan Yongyuan (永遠永遠) performed by Li Yi-chun
Country of originTaiwan
Original languageMandarin
No. of episodes44
Production
Executive producersHan Sanping
Yang Fan
Zhu Cheng
ProducerHsu Chin-liang
Production locationsTaiwan
China
Running time45 minutes per episode
Original release
NetworkCTV

Wind and Cloud (simplified Chinese: 风云; traditional Chinese: 風雲; pinyin: Fēng Yún; a.k.a. Fung Wan or The Storm Riders) is a Taiwanese Wuxia TV series based on Hong Kong artist Ma Wing-shing's comic series Fung Wan. Vincent Zhao and Peter Ho starred as the titular protagonists. The series was first broadcast on CTV in Taiwan in 2002, and was followed by Wind and Cloud 2 in 2004.

Plot

The series is based on the Tin Ha Wui and Japanese Invasion story arcs of the comic series. Lord Conqueror of the Under Heaven Society learns from a prophecy by Mud Buddha that he will rise to prominence in the Jianghu (martial artists' community) with the help of Wind and Cloud. By coincidence, Conqueror meets two boys named Wind and Cloud, and tutores them in martial arts. When Wind and Cloud grow up, Mud Buddha reveals the second half of the prophecy to Conqueror, telling him that his downfall will also be due to Wind and Cloud. To prevent that from happening, Conqueror attempts to turn Wind and Cloud against each other but fails. The rest of the story focuses on the character development of Wind and Cloud, their love relationships and journey to becoming supreme pugilists.

In the middle of the series, Conqueror loses his powers and is placed at the mercy of Cloud after his followers betray him. He agrees to repent and retire from the Jianghu permanently. Lord Godless, a warrior from Japan, arrives in China with his family and followers and attempts to dominate China. Wind and Cloud join forces to defeat Godless and drive away the Japanese invaders. Towards the end of the series, it is revealed that Conqueror has been secretly plotting to make his return to the Jianghu. Wind and Cloud eventually defeat Conqueror with their combined efforts, fulfilling the prophecy.

Cast

Further information: List of Fung Wan characters
  • Vincent Zhao as Wind
  • Peter Ho as Cloud
  • Sonny Chiba as Lord Conqueror
  • Wong He as Frost
  • Tao Hong as Yu Chuchu
  • Annie Wu as Kong Ci / Ding Ning
  • Jiang Qinqin as Second Dream / Mingyue
  • Sun Xing as Nameless
  • Li Qi as Jianchen
  • Zuo Baxue as Pojun
  • Chiang Tsu-ping as Youruo
  • Li Jinrong as Han Lin'er
  • Wang Jialin as Duan Lang
  • China Dolls as Child Emperor Twin Dolls
  • Yang Li as Dugu Yifang
  • Chen Boyu as Dugu Meng
  • Tian Li as Yan Ying
  • He Dulin as Wen Chouchou
  • Bo Xueliang as Mud Buddha
  • Wang Huiwu as Lord Godless
  • Su Jiacheng as Juexin
  • Choi Hing-lun as Ao Tian
  • Cheng Shihan as Third Pig Emperor

See also

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