Drama: Guardians of the Ancient Oath

Title: Guardians of the Ancient Oath / Chinese Bestiary / The Promise Keepers
Chinese Title: 山海经之上古密约 / Shan Hai Jing Zhi Shang Gu Mi Yao
Broadcast Network: Hunan TV
Broadcast Website: iQIYI, MGTV

Broadcast Period: February 10, 2020 - March 25, 2020

Air Time: Monday-Thursday 22:00 (2 eps), released online 24:00 for VIP, next day for non-VIP
Initial Release Date: February 9, 2020
Language: Mandarin
Episodes: 46
Director: Hu Yaozhi
Production Date: 2019
Producer: Zhang Yuehua
Origin: China
Source: Loosely inspired by the Classic of Mountains and Seas (山海经)
Watch Episodes On: Viki (eng subs), Youtube

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Synopsis and Plot Summary

A story that follow young heroes caught in the complications involving the country. During a time only known in legends, the five elements sacrificed themselves to save mankind. Years pass and a great threat seeks to wreak havoc once more.

Set during the era under the rule of the Baili monarchy, the nation is continuously at war with the Lang Tribe. A young king (Karry Wang) succeeds the throne while his mother interferes in politics and seizes power for her clan. As members of the royal family, Baili Hongshuo (Wu Lei) and Baili Hongyi (Lareina Song) come under suspicion. As the five elements rise again, they gather once more for the sake of good.

Fun Facts

• Wang Junkai who often plays the leading man himself is listed in a special starring role.
• It is Wang Junkai's first time playing a villain.
• The cast was only revealed several months after filming wrapped on April 26, 2019.
• Filming took place in Beijing.
• It is produced in conjunction with Beijing Film Academy.

Cast

	Leo Wu Lei as Bai Li Hong Shou
	Lareina Song Zu'er as Bai Li Hong Yi
	Karry Wang as Bai Li Hao He

Supporting Cast

• Fiction Guo Junchen as Hou Zhengze
• Zhang Lingxin as Ling Jun
• Zheng Kai as Ming Yefeng
• Gao Ren as An Tingfeng
• Xuan Yan as Bai Li Hong Xuan
• Liu Zhiwei as Qiu Xiaotong
• Zhang Yuqi as Mu Qi
• Liu Ruiqiao as Ba Yin
• Liu Lin as He Taihou
• Liu Jinshan as Da Jun
• Yuen Wah as Ji Qiu
• Nita Lei as Princess Jin Yang
• Yang Boxiao as He Yao
• Chen Yanyan as Princess Na Cheng
• Zhao Yiyang as A Nahuai
• Li Binghui as Chou Nu
• Wang Xiao as Jiu Ying

Soundtracks

• Qian Nian Zhi Yao (千年之约) by Huo Zun (霍尊)
• Ting Xian Duan (听弦断) by Wang Zheng Liang (王铮亮)
• Li Hua (梨花) by Fang Yuan (方圆)
• Hua Kai Chu You Ni (花开处有你) by Miao Jing Ou (妙静鸥)
• Yi Bie Yong Sheng (一别永生) by Fang Yuan & Xie Binbin (方圆&谢彬彬)
• Ting Xian Duan (听弦断) by Wei Xun (魏巡)
• Qian Nian Zhi Yao (千年之约) by Yu Tian (于湉)
• Yu Jian Cai Zhi Liu Nian Cong Mang (遇见才知流年匆忙) by Wu Yi (武艺)

Episode Ratings

Hunan TV
Date	Episode	CSM59 Cities (%)
		Ratings	Audience Share	Ranking
2020-02-10	1-2	1.193	7.075	6
2020-02-11	3-4	1.250	7.190	6
2020-02-12	5-6	1.364	8.069	6
2020-02-13	7-8	1.184	7.187	6
2020-02-17	9-10	0.969	6.525	6
2020-02-18	11-12	1.098	7.889	7
2020-02-19	13-14	1.182	7.823	6
2020-02-20	15-16	1.006	7.443	6
2020-02-24	17-18	0.916	6.573	6
2020-02-25	19-20	1.111	8.008	6
2020-02-26	21-22	1.200	6.975	6
2020-03-02	23-24	0.939	7.351	6
2020-03-03	25-26	1.164	9.185	6
2020-03-04	27-28	1.087	8.753	6
2020-03-09	29-30	1.138	8.597	6
2020-03-10	31-32	0.983	7.961	6
2020-03-11	33-34	1.138	8.534	6
2020-03-16	35-36	1.024	8.575	6
2020-03-17	37-38	1.080	8.517	6
2020-03-18	39-40	1.063	9.205	7
2020-03-23	41-42	1.108	8.776	6
2020-03-24	43-44	1.178	9.181	6
2020-03-25	45-46	1.406	10.872	6
Average	1 - 46	1.121	8.098

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