Above the Clouds (2017)

Other name: 云巅之上, Love, Up in the Air, Love Up in the Air

Description:

In the captivating drama Above the Clouds, aspiring actress Jian Xi is searching for her birth mother in Beijing when she lands a breakthrough role. She is cast alongside Tang Fei, a cocky A-list celebrity, in a film inspired by a 2016 archaeological discovery. When archaeologists find the grave of Dong Xian, they uncover the tragic truth behind Emperor Ai of Han and his rumored passion of the cut sleeve. As Jian Xi and Tang Fei portray the historical figures, they unravel a heartbreaking royal love story. Emperor Ai deeply loved Fu Ji but pushed her away to protect her from political ruin, using Dong Xian as a cover-up. Unaware of his sacrifice, Fu Ji turned bitter and conspired with Empress Dowager Fu for power, leading to a devastating misunderstanding that Dong Xian secretly recorded. Above the Clouds beautifully bridges the past and present, offering a powerful story of ambition, sacrifice, and ancient secrets.

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2017

Genre:Action; Drama; Historical; life; melodrama; Romance