The Long Ballad
The Long Ballad (Chinese: 长歌行), also known as Chang Ge Xing, is a 2021 Chinese historical series based on the 2011 manhua of the same name by Xia Da. It is directed by Zhu Ruibin and stars Dilraba Dilmurat, Leo Wu, Zhao Lusi and Liu Yuning. Set against the backdrop of the Tang dynasty, during the reigns of Emperor Gaozu and Emperor Taizong, the drama tells the story of an imperial princess who seeks revenge for her family, and in doing so, her fate interwines with that of a tribal prince. Although it features some real historical  figures, many of the main characters and plotlines are fictional. Plot. Li Changge is the daughter of Li Jiancheng, the Crown Prince of Tang. After losing her parents due to court politics, she fakes her death and hides her identity. She unexpectedly meets a tribal prince named Ashile Sun, who is the adopted son of Yanli Khan–the ruler of the steppes and rival of Tang. Production. "The Long Ballad" is based on Xia Da's comic "Chang Ge Xing", which was published from 2011 to 2016. The comic has received numerous awards such as the Golden Dragon Award for  Best Girls' comic and the Newcomer Award at the first Sino-Japanese Youth Exchange Cartoon Festival. International broadcast. "The Long Ballad" is available for streaming on Netflix and Viu with English subtitles.