Assassinator Jing Ke

Assassinator Jing Ke

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Also known as Assassinator Jing Ke – The Revenge
Genre Historical fiction, wuxia
Written by Yu Zheng
Directed by Raymond Lee
Presented by Yang Buting
Ma Runsheng
Wang Songshan
Li Bolun
Starring Liu Ye
Peter Ho
Zheng Jiayu
Zhang Tielin
Shao Bing
Zhai Ying
Opening theme Da Feng Ge (大風歌)
Ending theme Hongyan (紅顏) performed by Anson Hu
Country of origin China
Original language(s) Mandarin
No. of episodes 32
Production
Producer(s) Han Sanping
Location(s) China
Running time 45 minutes per episode
Production company(s) 北京华录百纳影视有限公司
Distributor China International Television Corporation
Release
First shown in 2004
Assassinator Jing Ke
Traditional Chinese 荊軻傳奇
Simplified Chinese 荆轲传奇
Literal meaning The Legend of Jing Ke

Assassinator Jing Ke is a 2004 Chinese television series based on a semi-fictional story of the assassin Jing Ke, who, in 227 BC, attempted to kill Ying Zheng, the king of Qin. Directed by Raymond Lee, the series starred Liu Ye as the titular protagonist, with Peter Ho, Zheng Jiayu, Zhang Tielin, Shao Bing and Zhai Ying playing supporting roles.

Plot

In 260 BC, the Qin state invades the Zhao state and defeats the Zhao army at the Battle of Changping. A group of refugees flees from Zhao and settles down in the Lively Valley, an isolated paradise-like world. Two young men, Jing Ke and Fan Wuji, grew up in the valley with their common love interest, Ye Xiaohu. When Fan Wuji learns that his ancestral roots are actually from Qin, he leaves them and returns to his native state, where he becomes a subordinate of the infamous general Bai Qi. On the other hand, Jing Ke and Ye Xiaohu travel to the Qi state and settle there. As Ye Xiaohu is tired of leading a wandering life, she leaves Jing Ke and marries a rich man, who abuses her all the time. Ye Xiaohu plots with the rich man's henchman, Nie Wuya, to kill her husband and seize his fortune, and then frame Jing Ke for the murder.

Jing Ke is arrested and almost executed, but is saved by Tian Guang, who recommends him to join an assassin organisation. Later, he becomes an apprentice of a powerful swordsman and inherits his master's legendary skills. However, as he completes more missions, he feels that he is pursuing a life that he does not want, especially after he witnesses the death of his second love interest, Yunxi. At the same time, he strikes up a close friendship with the musician Gao Jianli. Meanwhile, in the Qin state, Fan Wuji wins the favour of Ying Zheng, the King of Qin, for his distinguished service on the battlefield, but unknowingly incurs the jealousy of the chancellor Lü Buwei.

Jing Ke's adventures lead him to the Yan state, where he meets Crown Prince Dan, who requests his help in assassinating the ruthless Ying Zheng to save the other states from being conquered by the Qin state. Dan was initially held hostage in Qin, but was released by Fan Wuji. Fan Wuji, who is now denounced as a traitor by Ying Zheng, flees to Yan to join Jing Ke and Crown Prince Dan. Jing Ke accepts the mission. Fan Wuji aids him by committing suicide because Ying Zheng has already placed a high price on Fan's head for treason. Jing Ke embarks on his no-return quest, bringing along with him Fan Wuji's head and a map of Dukang with a dagger concealed inside. Jing Ke's attempt on Ying Zheng's life would be a celebrated story in Chinese history.

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