Jade Phoenix

This film (drama)Also known as翡翠凤凰，is aMainland ChinaProducerbeauty live，At2009Released in year 。The dialogue language isMandarin，Current Douban rating7.4(For reference only)。

"Jade Phoenix" is adapted from the novel "Fei Nuan Cui Han" by local Yunnan writer Pan Ling. It tells the tragic and convoluted legendary story of a Yunnan man, Chang Jingzhai, who strives to prevent the national treasure "Jade Phoenix" from falling into the hands of wrongdoers during the Anti-Japanese War. He is a myth, a glimmer of starlight in the dark night of national peril! He is the silhouette in the tears of a lovesick girl! He is the fate of his own destiny. In terms of swordsmanship, he is a master of unparalleled skill, crafting countless legends in the realm of jade carving! In terms of marksmanship, he is accurate, showcasing the gallant spirit of the Chinese people! This is Chang Jingzhai! Once an ordinary guard, a former exile, a grand jade king with unmatched bravado, a hero of the Anti-Japanese resistance who stands tall against all odds, a man who is more than just a man. He has experienced both possession and loss, he has laughed wildly and wept bitterly, he knows love and hate, he has extraordinary wisdom and moments of folly, he maintains a superhuman calm and has bouts of extraordinary agitation, he witnessed the tragic death of his only son and the grim and heroic fates of the women he loved most; he lost a part of himself, yet gained the bluest sky. Chang Jingzhai, a warm jade to the body; Chang Jingzhai, a jade that chills to the bone; Chang Jingzhai, a man who can make a vast world seem small and transform a tiny life into something extraordinary, a man who is more than just a man. This drama tells the legendary story set in Tengchong, Yunnan, during the 1920s and 1930s, about a unique emperor's jade that is unparalleled in the jade realm, a group of jade carvers who gave their lives for it, and the sedimentation that time has washed over, creating an exquisite treasure, the king of jade, the Jade Phoenix! The jade carving master Wen Zhiguang, who collected the "Jade Phoenix," brought upon himself calamity, with various forces vying for control, ultimately leading to the destruction of his family. Meanwhile, his bodyguard, Chang Jingzhai, who he raised like a son, stepped up in times of crisis to protect this precious national treasure, fearlessly facing danger and risking his life, employing his extraordinary courage and skill to engage in a breathtaking and monumental struggle against various evil forces, including the Japanese invaders' "Black Wind Unit" and the bandits of Liu Family Village. He is a man of principle risking everything for friendship and a brave man who has faced countless hardships. The unimaginable torment and hardships did not break Chang Jingzhai because he possessed a heart purer and stronger than jade. He represents not just Chang Jingzhai, but the national spirit buried deep within every lover of jade, every person from Tengchong, and every Chinese citizen. The plot revolves around the rare Jade Phoenix, using the cultural connotations of jade to reflect that spirit of pursuing truth, goodness, and beauty, fearless and resilient, embodying a simple yet strong character. From this innocent and good-hearted ordinary hero, the ugly faces of Japanese invaders and various evil characters are highlighted, making one cherish the preciousness of kindness and innocence even more. In subtle moments, he teaches us what is good and what is evil, instilling in us the spirit of loyalty and unwavering commitment, revealing the most beautiful qualities in the world: fidelity, purity, and loyalty.