The Longest Promise (2023)

Name: The Longest Promise
Director: Jiang Jia Jun
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Released: 2023-07-02
Duration: 45 min
Rating: 76
Cast: Zhan Xiao, Min Ren, Yilun Fang

2023 · 45m · Chinese · TV Series

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama

medium bittersweet tense full_attention polarizing

GoodScore

Directed by Jiang Jia Jun

Starring Zhan Xiao, Min Ren, Yilun Fang

Where to Stream

Netflix

Synopsis

From the Kong Sang Continent comes the tale of the tumultuous love story of Princess Zhu Yan of the Chi Yi Tribe and Royal Prince Shi Ying, The framing of the Queen results in the Prince being banished to Jiu Yi Mountain to cultivate. Once solely focused on his tasks, he develops romantic feelings for his disciple Zhu Yan. But their student/teacher relationship prevents either from expressing their true feelings. Fate then works against them when they choose opposing sides in a political struggle of life and death proportions. Eventually, putting aside their issues, they pledge to protect their beloved Kong Sang Continent.