''Love Journey '' () is a 2019 Chinese television series directed by Mao Weining, starring
Chen Xiao
Chen Xiao (, born 5 July 1987) is a Chinese actor and model. He is best known for his roles in ''Swordsman'' (2013), '' Legend of Lu Zhen'' (2013), ''The Romance of the Condor Heroes'' (2014), ''Who Sleeps My Bro'' (2015), '' Nothing Gold Can S ...
and
Jing Tian
Jing Tian (, born 21 July 1988) is a Chinese actress. She graduated from the Beijing Dance Academy and Beijing Film Academy. She is known for her roles in the war epic '' The Warring States'' (2011) and the action films '' Special ID'' and ''Polic ...
with He Minghan and Qin Shan. Partly produced by the
Ministry of Public Security (China)
The Ministry of Public Security () is a government ministry of the People's Republic of China responsible for public and political security. It oversees more than 1.9 million of the country's law enforcement officers and as such the vast ma ...
, the series is touted as the first "road-trip drama" in China.
It started airing on
Jiangsu TV
Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation (JSBC) () is China's third biggest television network after China Central Television (CCTV) and Hunan Broadcasting System (HBS). The television network is owned by the Jiangsu provincial government. The network is ...
and
Zhejiang TV
Zhejiang Television (ZJTV, ) is a Satellite television, satellite television channel owned by Zhejiang Radio and Television Group serving Zhejiang, Zhejiang Province. It was launched on October 1, 1960.
History
January 1, 1994, Zhejiang TV pro ...
from April 20, 2019.
This series can be seen at : https://dramacool9.ca/drama/a-journey-to-meet-love.html
Synopsis
A white-collar worker Li Xinyue uses a huge sum of money to buy the drawing "Baobei" from famed artist Chu Hongfei. This raises the attention of the police, who suspects that Li Xinyue is affiliated to a drug-trafficking organization they are investigating. They send Jin Xiaotian, an undercover cop, to follow her around. By a chance encounter, the two joins Chu Hongfei's son, Chu Hongjie, in his business project which takes them on a journey to Shangri-la, Li Xinyue's hometown. On the journey, Jin Xiaotian and Li Xinyue falls in love with each other but due to his identity as an undercover cop, Jin Xiaotian is reluctant to confess. However, Li Xinyue finds out the truth when she is kidnapped by the drug trafficking organization in the midst of protecting the drawing "Baobei".
Cast
Main
*
Chen Xiao
Chen Xiao (, born 5 July 1987) is a Chinese actor and model. He is best known for his roles in ''Swordsman'' (2013), '' Legend of Lu Zhen'' (2013), ''The Romance of the Condor Heroes'' (2014), ''Who Sleeps My Bro'' (2015), '' Nothing Gold Can S ...
as Jin Xiaotian (Sky)
:An undercover cop working in the Narcotics police department. He appears frivolous, but is ambitious and passionate about his job. He is a jack-of-all-trades, and often uses unpredictable methods in solving crimes. The "problem solver" of the "Love Journey" team.
*
Jing Tian
Jing Tian (, born 21 July 1988) is a Chinese actress. She graduated from the Beijing Dance Academy and Beijing Film Academy. She is known for her roles in the war epic '' The Warring States'' (2011) and the action films '' Special ID'' and ''Polic ...
as Li Xinyue (Lily)
:An ordinary white-collar worker. She is intelligent, brave and tenacious. Her mission is to find out the truth about her father's death 20 years ago, and prove to the world that her father is the real artist of "Baobei". The "route planner" of the "Love Journey" team.
*He Minghan as Chu Zhe Han (Kevin)
:A second-generation heir who chases his dreams without fear. Son of Chu Hongfei. Despite his wealthy background, he is humble and willing to work hard. The leader of the "Love Journey" team.
*Qin Shan as Sheng Xia
:An internet broadcaster who is bright and full of energy. The tour guide of the "Love Journey" team.
Supporting
*Ding Yongdai as Lao Feng
:Captain of the Narcotics police department. Jin Xiaotian's superior and mentor.
*Liu Wei as Mr. Ouyang
:Leader of a drug trafficking squad.
*Li Jing as Hu Zhihui
:Subordinate of Mr. Ouyang.
*Wang Ce as Chu Hongfei
:A painter who became famous through the drawing "Baobei" and created his own "Snow Mountain Painting" sect. Chu Hongjie's father.
*
Liu Yijun as Li Qifeng
:Li Xinyue's father. Chu Hongfei's senior. The real artist of "Baobei".
*Na Wei as Mr. Zhao
:Boss of a loan and credits company.
*Guan Xinjing as Ah Pei
:Chu Hongjie's assistant. The "driver" of the Love Journey team.
*Li Ying as Chen Zhengqian
:Chu Hongfei's wife and Chu Hongjie's mother.
Production
The drama began filming in April 2018 and wrapped up filming in July 2018.
Filming took place in several locations across China, such as
Wuxi
Wuxi (, ) is a city in southern Jiangsu province, eastern China, by car to the northwest of downtown Shanghai, between Changzhou and Suzhou. In 2017 it had a population of 3,542,319, with 6,553,000 living in the entire prefecture-level city ar ...
,
Suzhou
Suzhou (; ; Suzhounese: ''sou¹ tseu¹'' , Mandarin: ), alternately romanized as Soochow, is a major city in southern Jiangsu province, East China. Suzhou is the largest city in Jiangsu, and a major economic center and focal point of trade ...
,
Shanghai
Shanghai (; , , Standard Mandarin pronunciation: ) is one of the four direct-administered municipalities of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flow ...
,
Dali and
Shangri-La City
Shangri-La (, Tibetan: Gyalthang) is a county-level city in Northwestern Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China and is the location of the seat of the Dêqên Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, bordering Sichuan to the northwest, north, and ...
.
Soundtrack
Reception
The drama received positive reviews. It was praised for seamlessly weaving the different genres together, providing a well-organized storyline and appropriate pacing of the story (which alternates between tense and relax). It was also praised for its unique theme of showcasing modern youths' love using a road-trip theme.
Ratings
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Awards and nominations
References
{{Zhejiang Television Dramas
Zhejiang Television original programming
Jiangsu Television original programming
2019 Chinese television series debuts
2019 Chinese television series endings
Chinese romance television series
Thriller television series