Ever Night
| Ever Night | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Based on | Jiang Ye by Mao Ni |
| Written by | Xu Run[2] |
| Directed by | Yang Yang[3] |
| Starring | Chen Feiyu Song Yiren |
| Country of origin | China |
| Original language | Mandarin |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 60 (Season 1) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Yang Yang |
| Production locations | Xinjiang Guizhou[4] |
| Running time | 45 mins |
| Production companies | Golden Pond Media Mao Pian Zeus Entertainment Tencent Pictures Tencent Penguin Pictures China Reading Limited[4] |
| Original release | |
| Release | October 31, 2018 |
Ever Night (Chinese: 将夜) is a 2018 Chinese television series based on the novel Jiang Ye by Mao Ni. It stars Chen Feiyu and Song Yiren. The series airs on Tencent Video starting October 31, 2018.[5]
Synopsis
In the ancient world lies a prophecy: Upon the arrival of Yong Ye, the world will be thrown into Chaos.
The story takes place in the Tang Dynasty. When a family was unjustly massacred by a great general, a young boy named Ning Que escaped. He managed to survive in the wilds through his wits and committing murder. One day he dug out from a pile of corpses a little girl, Sang Sang. Since that day the two of them are inseparable. Ning joined the frontier military and eventually become part of the entourage of Princess Li Yu as she traveled back to the capital. He managed to discover the hidden school known as the Upper Story, which leads him and Sang Sang to many wondrous adventures.
When Sang Sang becomes ill with a mysterious illness, Ning Que takes her to a doctor, only to discover that Sang Sang is the reincarnation of Yong Ye, a mysterious and powerful being that is prophesied to bring about chaos. Many hostile forces are gathering around them, and people not who they appeared to be. Is Ning Que the son of the King of Underworld, or the savior of humanity against the Eternal Night? Ning Que would defy the powers of Heaven and Earth to protect his beloved...
Cast
Main
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Chen Feiyu[6] | Ning Que | The sole survivor of a brutal massacre from General Lin Guangyuan's Manor. Years later, he joined the Military and became the world's famous Woodcutter of Shubi Lake that kills Horse-Riding Bandits. He dreams of becoming a cultivator to avenge his family. However, his body has no capability of becoming a cultivator as his Xueshan Accupoints has been blocked. After committing series of murders on his vengeance, he awakened Vermilion Bird that almost killed him. On his dying state, the pill from 12th brother unblocked his Xueshan and Qihai Accupoints, and he successfully became the 13th Disciple of Confucius. He is smart and skilled in martial arts, swordsmanship, archery and calligraphy. |
| Song Yiren[7] | Sang Sang | A young hand-maiden and life-long companion to Ning Que. She is extremely loyal to her Master. 15 years ago, Ning Que found her at the pile of corpses along with her big black umbrella. She was born at the neighboring residence of General Xuanwei's Manor before the tragedy befell on Ning Que. Her real identity is the incarnation of Yong Ye the deity that said to bring Eternal Darkness to the World. Later on, she becomes Ning Que's wife. |
Tang Empire State
Strongest Empire of the South. Home of the Great Cultivators and Warriors.
Fu Zi Academy
Top Academy of the Country. Home to the mysterious and powerful Cultivators.
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Cheng[8] | Fu Zi | The Academy's Founder and Head Master. He is a Great Philosopher throughout the Jiang Ye' Continent and the Only Cultivator who ascended in Heavenly realm that could Par against Hao Tian. Along with him are 12 disciples that trained Ning Que to become the Prophesied Savior from Ever Night. |
| Chen Zhen[8] | Li Manman | Senior Brother disciple of the Academy, Fu Zi's first disciple. Gentle and elegant, he is calm and composed but possesses the fastest cultivation in the world. |
| Dylan Kuo[9] | Jun Mo | Second Brother disciple. He is known as a genius in cultivation. Under his cold exterior and strict appearance lies a caring side. He is skilled in Flying Sword Cultivation. He and Ye Qing had bad encounter. |
| Kang Keren[10] | Xu Lian | Third Sister disciple. Keeper of the Old Story Building. She is calm and a good teacher of the academy. She holds a mysterious power that rivals Liu Bai. |
| Jiang Shan[10] | Fan Rui | Fourth Brother Disciple. Gentle and peaceful, he is skilled in writing runes. He designs weapons and armour with Tie Jiang. |
| Chen Pinyan[10] | Song Lian | Fifth Brother Disciple. He is addicted to chess, and is skilled in Dao Board. |
| Yan Zilun[10] | Tie Jiang | Sixth Brother Disciple. He is honest and reliable. He is a skilled blacksmith who only makes unique or unusual weapons and armour. |
| Rong Zixi[10] | Mu You | Seventh Sister Disciple. She is gentle and sweet but sometimes mischievous towards Ning Que. She is always making hand embroidery. Adept in flying needle technique. She and Jun Mo have a romantic relationship. |
| Liu Ben[10] | Eighth Brother Disciple. He and Song Lian are always playing chess together, | |
| Wang Zihao[10] | Beigong Weiyang | Ninth Brother Disciple. He is skilled in playing the flute. |
| Wang Zijie[10] | Qimen Buhuo | Tenth Brother Disciple. He is skilled in playing the zither. |
| Yi Yongding[10] | Wang Chi | Eleventh Brother Disciple. Always stands on a swing and has a habit of always talking philosophy. He has excellent medical skills. |
| Hu Yuxuan[10] | Chen Pipi | Twelfth Brother Disciple. He is kind and honest and becomes Ning Que's closest friend at the academy. He is a genius and innovative. He loves to cook and create new innovation. He is responsible for unlocking the blockage of Ning Que's Qihai and Xueshan Acupoints. Once a successor of Monastery of Knowledge and Obeisance along with Ye Hongyu but he escaped into wilderness and became Fu Zi's Disciple. |
| Liao Yuchen[11] | Tang Xiaotang | Tang's younger sister. She is outspoken and candid. She meets Ning Que by chance and becomes is a close friend. At the academy, she comes under the tutelage of Xu Lian; and also begins a romantic relationship with Chen Pipi. |
| Zhu Tao[12] | Cao Zhifeng | A teacher at Tang Academy who is known for his strictness. |
| Meng En[13] | Xie Chengyun | Third young master of the Xie family from Nanjin. He is known for being more intelligent than others since young. He and Ning Que are both friends and foes. |
Tang kingdom
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Leon Lai[14] | Li Zhongyi | Emperor of Tang. He is intelligent and harbor lofty ambitions, and is able to see people and situations with a clear mind. Once a Leader and co-founder of Ichysaurus Gang. He is also a man who values love and friendship, particularly his friendship with Chao Xiaoshu and relationship with Xia Tian. Also a former disciple of Fu Zi and an outstanding cultivator. In the war between the Child of Hades and Huangren (Desolate tribe), he stood for the Academy. |
| Shi Shi[15] | Xia Tian | Empress of Tang. Xia Hou's sister, a former Saintess of the Demon Sect. She was tasked to enter the palace and seduce Li Zhongyi. |
| Tong Yao[8] | Li Yu | Elder princess of Tang. A magnificent and ambitious woman. Once a close friend of Ning Que and Sang Sang. But after knowing the truth of the Child of Hades and the forecoming of Eternal Night, she ended her relationship with them. |
| Su Ke[16] | Li Peiyan | Grand Prince of Tang. Li Yu's uncle and Li Zhongyi's only brother. Ordered the Death of General Lin and his entire resident, following the Grand Priest of Light's order. |
| Shengjia Li[17] | Li Hunyuan | Third Prince of Tang. Proud and Ambitious, he wanted to take over the Crown. |
| Hu Jun[18] | Xia Hou | A highly-skilled martial artist and the leader of the four great generals of Tang. He is cunning and fearless. Was tasked by Grand Priest of Light to get rid of Hades' Son in exchange of their secrets to be kept as a member of Demon Sect. |
| Qin Yiming | He Mingchi | A young disciple of State Preceptor. Notorious teacher of Prince Hunyuan. According to State Preceptor, he has lacking the ability to be next State Perceptor. His real Identity is that of Xiling spy. |
| Andy On[19] | Chao Xiaoshu | Chief of Yulong Sect. Second Leader of Ichysaurus Gang. A Master Swordsman, obsessed with Sword Art. Determined to Fight Liu Bai to get his Vengeance of his brother's Death. He and Li Zhongyi has a close relationship but manages to stand by his principles. |
| Yao Anlian[17] | Li Qingshan | State Preceptor of Tang. The closest confidant of the Emperor. |
| Jin Tujie[20] | Yan Se | Grand Priest of Divine Talisman. Uses drawn writings (Calligraphy) as cultivation. Ning Que's Teacher. He was obsessed with Ning Que because of his calligraphy skill believing him to be his successor. After becoming Fuzi's 13th Disciple Yan Se simultaneously claimed Ning Que as his own disciple. He and Guangming were a disciple of Previous Xiling Shrine Leader. He is Tang's Secret Protector of the State. Because Xiling wanted Ning Que's life, he swore not to step foot on Xiling Shrine again. |
Yan kingdom
Archnemesis of Tang Empire.
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Wang Liao | Chong Ming | Crown Prince of Yan that was hostaged by Tang Empire 15 years ago along with his brother. His brother were rescued. Lover of Li Yu. |
| Waise Lee[20] | King of Yan | Merciless King of Yan State. Seek refuge to Xiling after their defeat by Tang Empire. Father of Chong Ming and Long Qing |
| Sun Zujun[21] Zhang Junshuo (young)[22] |
Long Qing | Second Prince of Yan. Self-proclaimed Son of Light. Proud and ambitious, he is one of the youngest cultivators in the world and is Ning Que's biggest opponent. |
| Huang Yilin[23] | Lu Chenjia | Princess of Full Moon State. One of the 3 "Ch’i Maniacs"(Flower Maniac). Long Qing's lover. |
Xiling Immortal Shrine
Home of the Dao Cultivists that overpowered the Continent. They strictly follow the law of Hao Tian. Home of Heaven Decree Academy, the archnemesis of Fu Zi Academy.
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Meng Ziyi[24] | Ye Hongyu | Department Head of Xiling Justice Department. Only Disciple of Monastery of Knowledge and Obeisance. One of the 3 Ch’i Maniacs, "Taoism Maniac". She has a strong faith on Taoism and obsessed on Dao Cultivation.Proud, fearless and righteous, she is determined to perfect the Art Of Dao. She and Ning Que are enemies in beliefs but become comrades in cultivation. Later on, she became the Grand Priestess of Justice of West-Hill Divine Palace (Xiling). She became the toughest opponent of Ning Que and Sang Sang. |
| Ni Dahong[20] | Wei Guangming | Grand Priest of Light Hall of Xiling. In accordance of the prophecy that the Son of Hades would bring Eternal Night. He mastermind the brutal massacre on Tang 15 years ago. When he met Sang Sang, he is enlightened of her good nature and took her as his disciple. Unbeknownst to him, Sang Sang is the reincarnation of Yong Ye that could bring Eternal Night. |
| Luosang Qunpei[17] | Tian Yu | Archpriest of Revelation |
| Ngawang Rinchen[20] | Cheng Lixue | Sovereign Priest of Xiling |
| Cheng Cao | Lou Kedi | High Templar of Xiling |
Sect Masters (Wayfarers)
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Wang Dong[25] | Ye Qing | Ye Hongyu's brother. Daoist Wayfarer of Monastery of Knowledge and Obeisance. Peaceful and Calm. He and Mr. Two of the academy are Nemesis. Once fought Li Manman but easily defeated |
| Li Jinchuan | Qi Nian | Buddhist Monk, Master of Heavenly Pillar (XuanKong Temple). |
| Du Yiheng[11] | Tang | Master of Devil's Doctrine (Demon Sect) and Chief of Huangren tribe. Loyal and forthright, protecting the Demon Sect's Mountain Door is his sole faith. |
Others
| Actor | Character | Introduction |
|---|---|---|
| Yuan Bingyan[26] | Mo Shanshan | Great Student of Heaven Decree Academy and a lady of Ink Pod Park. One of the three "Ch’i Maniacs" (Bookworm Maniac). Gentle and delicate, her pureness is reflected in her cultivation as well as her honest attitude toward love. She is an Expert of Talisman. She is one of the youngest Taoist in the world and has a love for calligraphy. She admires Ning Que's calligraphy skill. Ning Que's Love interest. |
| He Zhonghua[20] | Liu Bai | Former leader of Renjian Pavilion. Also known as "Jian Chi", Sword Saint who is obsessed with his craft. One of the Greatest Cultivator to succeed Fu Zi. |
| Lu Yong[20] | Xu Shi | An upright general. |
| Li Jun[20] | Qing Chen | Ning Que's cultivation teacher who brought him initial enlightenment. |
| Gu Wenzi[27] | Shu Tong | |
| Liu Peiqi[17] | Chen Mou | Monastery Leader of Knowledge and Obeisance. Chen Pipi's Father. |
| Du Yuming[17] | Lian Sheng | Former Grandpriest of Judgment and the Former Sect Leader of Demon Sect that was possessed by Demons. He was imprisoned by Ke Hao Ran inside his Monastery. |
| Ai Liya[17] | Qu Ni | Lu Chenjia's aunt. Head Priestess of Heavenly Pillar (Buddhism Sect). |
| Luo Guangxu[17] | Chen Zixian | A man who once framed Xuanwei General Lin. Was the closest comrade of General Lin that he never thought to strike his back. |
| He Shaohong[17] | Yan Suqing | A man who once framed General Lin Guangyuan. |
| Cao Weiyu[28] | Xuanwei General/ General Lin Guangyuan | Emperor Li Zhongyi's top ranking General and confidant. He was framed and killed by keeping the prophesied 'Child of Hades'. |
| Yin Zhusheng[8] | General Ma Tuxiang | A high ranking official in Wei city. He is dedicated to protecting his country, and is a brave and decisive warrior on the battlefield. To Ning Que, he is both a friend and a father. |
Production
The script for Ever Night was once awarded the Gold Prize at the 网络文学双年奖, and reportedly took two years to complete.[29] Penning the script is Xu Run, who once wrote the screenplay for notable television series like Records of Kangxi's Travel Incognito and Maritime Silk Road.[2] The production team has also invited Yoshitaka Amano to act as the series' concept director, and John Bruno as the special effects director.[3]
The series began filming at Xinjiang in August 2017, and wrapped up filming in February 2018.[6][30] Filming took place in Xinjiang and Guizhou.[4]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ever Night (永夜)" (Promotional theme song) | Shi Yan | Shi Yan | Tan Weiwei | |
| 2. | "Stories of Chang'an (故长安)" (Theme song) | Reno Wang, Wang Yuren | Reno Wang | Jane Zhang | |
| 3. | "Wordly Affairs (红尘)" | Nick Wang | Reno Wang | Vision Wei | |
| 4. | "Song of a Desolate Man (荒人之歌)" | Mao Ni | Reno Wang | Elvis Wang | |
| 5. | "Take Your Life (取你的命)" | Mao Ni | Reno Wang | Tiger Song | |
| 6. | "Don't Forget (莫忘)" | Wang Haitao | Reno Wang | Liu Meilin | |
| 7. | "Willing Me (任我)" | Wang Haitao | Reno Wang | Reno Wang | |
| 8. | "Heart-shaped Universe (心形宇宙)" (Closing Theme Song) | Dai Yuedong, Yan Liyan | Dai Yuedong | Feng Timo |
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