Is Hua Thien Cot still the standard of Chinese fantasy films after a decade?

2025 marks a decade since Hua Thien Cot officially aired. The film starring Trieu Le Dinh and Wallace Huo not only took the small screen by storm in 2015 but is still considered an inviolable monument of the xianxia film genre.

The tragic love story between Hua Qian Gu and her master Bai Zi Hua once moved millions of viewers to tears, leaving an indelible mark in the memories of many generations of viewers. The forbidden, twisted and sacrificial love story between master and disciple touched the deepest emotions, making people feel both heartbroken and tormented every time it was mentioned.

Over the past decade, although there has been no shortage of famous fairy tales films released one after another, no work has been able to surpass the huge shadow that Hoa Thien Cot left behind in terms of popularity, influence and depth of content. Not just a film, Hoa Thien Cot has become an emotional symbol, a difficult-to-repeat standard of the fairy tale genre. For those who have watched it, it is not only a love story, but also a whole youth.

The film's resounding success was closely tied to the excellent performances of the cast, especially the two main characters. Wallace Huo was the top choice for the role of Bai Zi Hua, but he initially refused because he wanted to seek a new challenge. It was not until the producer repeatedly persuaded him that the actor accepted the role. And that turned out to be a brilliant turning point in his career. The image of Bai Zi Hua, who was dignified and cold but had deep feelings for his disciple, was deeply imprinted in the audience's mind.

As for Trieu Le Dinh, the road to the role of Hoa Thien Cot was even more difficult. She was once rejected by her manager for an audition without even knowing it. When she found out, the actress proactively sought out the director to ask for a chance and finally proved herself. The image of a small, innocent but resilient Hoa Thien Cot, bravely overcoming a cruel fate, moved millions of viewers. The role not only brought Trieu Le Dinh to A-list stardom but also became one of the classic images of Chinese cinema.

It is impossible not to mention the talented supporting cast such as Tuong Han, Ma Kha, Ly Thuan or Truong Dan Phong. The chemistry between the characters has contributed to creating a vivid, emotional fairy world, making viewers not only love the main couple but also remember each supporting character.

Before Hua Thien Cot was released, the Xianxia film genre was still considered "picky about viewers", with high production costs and strict requirements on special effects. However, the film became a big hit, proving that with a good script, suitable actors and serious investment, Xianxia can completely become a "blockbuster". More than 20 billion online views, a series of keywords in the top search results and the explosive social media effect all turned Hua Thien Cot into a phenomenon that is difficult to repeat.

After that milestone, a series of "heart-wrenching" fairy tales were born one after another, such as Tam Sinh Tam The Thap Ly Dao Hoa, Huong Mat Tua Khoi Suong, Luu Ly... Although they all achieved certain success, experts and audiences had to admit: no work could replace the position of Hoa Thien Cot, the pioneer and standard setter for the television fairy tale genre.

Not only does the film have a tight script, it also impresses with its way of exploiting the troubled teacher-student relationship, with its intertwined love and hat.e, which is deeply portrayed. Many later works such as Trong Tu and Ngoc Cot Dao, despite trying to "copy the formula", still cannot create similar emotions. The reason lies in the majority of the script being formulaic, lacking creativity, and superficial acting, making it difficult for the audience to empathize.

Even the 2024 film version starring Tran Do Linh and Ly Trinh Ban was not without failure. Although it was expected to bring a fresher version, the film was criticized for its shortened content, lack of depth in acting, and quickly fell into oblivion.

Ten years have passed, but the name Hoa Thien Cot is still mentioned as an irreplaceable symbol of Chinese cinema.

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