The Litchi Road – Lei Jiayin, Yue Yunpeng
The Litchi Road is a historical drama directed by Cao Dun and Gao Xiang, starring Lei Jiayin and Yue Yunpeng in lead roles, with Nashi, An Tian, Lv Liang, Gong Lei, Feng Jiayi, Lu Fangsheng, Zhao Wei, Cai Lu, Yan Biguo, and Zhou Meijun in supporting roles.
The drama is adapted from Ma Boyong's novel of the same name. It mainly tells the story of Li Shande, a humble clerk in Chang'an during the Tang Dynasty, who is framed and forced to undertake the perilous mission of delivering fresh lychees from Lingnan to Chang'an. Crossing thousands of miles under extreme time constraints and harsh conditions, he must complete this daunting task.
Details
English Title: The Litchi Road
Chinese Title: 长安的荔枝
Genre: Historical, Drama
Episodes: 36
Duration: 45 min.
Director: Cao Dun, Gao Xiang
Screenwriter: Ma Boyong
Released Date: 2025-06-07
Broadcast Website: WeTV, iQIYI, KUKAN
Cast
Synopsis
During the Tang Dynasty, Li Shande is deceived by his colleagues and transformed from a mere inspector into the "Litchi Courier." He is compelled to accept a deadly mission: to deliver fresh lychees from Lingnan to Chang'an to celebrate the birthday of Consort He. The lychee's freshness deteriorates rapidly—its color changes after one day, its fragrance fades after two days, and its taste spoils after three days. Yet Lingnan is more than 5,000 li away from Chang'an, a seemingly impossible journey. For the sake of his daughter Li Xiuer’s safe and stable future, Li Shande reluctantly sets off for Lingnan.
At the same time, Zheng Ping’an, tasked by the Left Prime Minister to gather evidence against the Right Prime Minister's corruption, has already arrived in Lingnan. The two men, each with heavy responsibilities, unexpectedly meet in a foreign land and become acquainted with Amitabha, the leader of the Hu merchants’ guild; Yun Qing, the owner of the Konglang Brothel; the Hu merchant Su Liang; the local Dong ethnic girl A Tong; and others. Meanwhile, they face numerous obstacles from Lingnan’s governor He Youguang and the chief clerk Zhao Xinmin. Amid these intertwined challenges, the difficulty of the mission escalates. How will they break the deadlock and find a glimmer of hope?
Comments