Brocade Odyssey – Tan Songyun, Zheng Yecheng, Jing Chao
Brocade Odyssey is an ancient costume drama directed by Liu Haibo, Shen Yang, and Ben Fang, starring Tan Songyun, Zheng Yecheng, and Jing Chao, with Chen Xiaoyun and Wang Yinuo in supporting roles.
The drama is adapted from Zhuang Zhuang's novel and tells the legendary story of Ji Yingying, a young lady from the Huanhua Dyeing Workshop in Tang Dynasty's Yizhou, who is entrusted with the family’s secret dyeing technique. The main plot follows her journey to take Shu Jin (Shu silk) to the Silk Road. In the face of external enemies, Ji Yingying remains steadfast, protecting the family secret, and later spreads the unique weaving and dyeing methods of Shu Jin overseas. Eventually, she is appointed as the official envoy of weaving and dyeing by the Tang Dynasty.
Details
English Title: Brocade Odyssey
Chinese Title: 蜀锦人家
Genre: Historical, Romance
Episodes: 40
Duration: 45 min.
Director: Liu Haibo, Shen Yang, Ben Fang
Screenwriter: Wang Hong, Zhao Mian, Xue Huimin
Released Date: 2024-11-30
Broadcast Website: Youku
Cast
Synopsis
During the late Tang Dynasty, the beauty of Shu Jin (Shu silk) was known throughout the world, and it was highly sought after by nobles and wealthy families. In the military, it could even be used as a form of payment, with "every inch of silk worth its weight in gold," making it the focus of intense competition among various factions. Beneath the prosperity of the Shu Jin industry in Yizhou, hidden currents were stirring.
The Ji family in Yizhou, known for their Shu Red silk, had a rare and sought-after product, with the reputation that "when Shu Red appears, all other reds wither." Ji Yingying, the young lady of the Ji family, was clever from a young age and became deeply fascinated with dyeing silk, showing great talent in the craft. Zhao Xiuyuan, the son of the prominent Zhao family of the silk weaving business, harbored feelings of love turned to hatred and began obstructing the Ji family at every turn.
Yang Jinglan, a son of a noble family, had been studying abroad for many years before returning to Yizhou under the title of "Jin Guan" (Silk Official). Although he was given the title of a "short-lived official" with little power, he secretly navigated through the situation to solve a long-standing mystery. During his investigation, he became increasingly close to Ji Yingying, a bold and sharp-witted young woman he had known since childhood. Together, they worked to resolve various crises.
Ji Yingying's dyeing techniques gained fame throughout Shu, attracting the attention of the White King Shengfengze of Nanzhao, who had long coveted the secret techniques of various families. As Nanzhao tightened its grip on the region, Yizhou was thrown into turmoil. Ji Yingying risked everything to protect the craftsmen and artisans, while Yang Jinglan ventured alone into Nanzhao. Together, they negotiated with the Nanzhao forces, reviving the Shu Jin industry and leaving behind a legendary tale of Shu Jin.
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