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Prince of Lan Ling (2013)
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Prince of Lan Ling (2013)
Original name: 蘭陵王
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China, Taiwan
TV show
Story: A prophecy foretold that victory goes to the one who has the priestess' blessing. Yang Xue Wu, the last priestess of her clan, unwittingly embroiled in a war between Northern Qi and Northern Zhou. Although she foresees the tragic fate of Lan Ling Wang, the general of Northern Qi, she nonetheless falls in love with him and helps him win the war against Yuwen Yong, the king of Northern Zhou. But destiny can not be altered.
Style: costume drama, historical drama, romantic, atmospheric, scenic, stylized, intense, emotional, melancholic, period drama
Audience: adult
Plot: medieval, sad ending, mission, love triangle, battles, obsession, royal family, rivalry, royal palace, friendship, warrior, honor, tragedy, heroism, prophecy, sacrifice, loyalty, priestess, royalty, star crossed lovers, tragic romance, fate, forbidden love, betrayal, political intrigue ...
Place: ancient china, china

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