Also known as Love Against the Light, which sounds more logical and natural off the tongue. It’s a mini web drama adapted from an internet novel and produced by both Yang Mi studios and Yu Zheng studios. I know we all adore Yumama in the dark corner of our room, but it’s nice to see stars that he has helped launch into household names investing in his projects now and then. As they say, drink the water and remember its source! The cast consists of mostly newbies and it’s good exposure for them who has had a few projects under their belt to reach for a wider audience range.
Stills:
Dilraba Dilmurat is our main female lead. You might remember her from Swords of Legends, Beauty’s Maker, and currently starring alongside Tang Yan, Rain, and Luo Jin in Miss Diamond. She plays a rich girl who is murdered on the day she runs away from her wedding. She meets an angel immediately after and is given 7 days to find the culprit/reason behind her death. If she’s successful, she can have her life back.
With good friend played by Zang Hong Na. Is it me but we are seeing her everywhere as the girlfriend’s sidekick?
Main male lead. Name is Merxat (Beauty’s Maker). What a weird name. He’s the angel our heroine meets in the after life. Or at least that’s what he says he is.
Angel my butt! Those are fangs!
This is William Yang Xu Wen. Looks like he’s the antagonist. Handsome lad but his face is so small!
Another kiddo angel played by Zhang Yi Jie. He’s the baby of the group, born in 1999! BURRRRR!
Poster.
Trailer:
- I find it funny that while our heroine looks like a rich spoiled brat when she’s alive, her spirit form looks harmless and innocent. Lol.
- Oh lordy, did you hear that slap? O_O I know it’s sound effect but that is loud.
- I know what you’re thinking. The premise reminds you of Kdrama 49 days. This is Yumama, in case you forgot.
- Backlight of Love has 11 episodes and premieres tomorrow: 2.2.15. Let me know how it goes!
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10 thoughts on “Vampires, angels, and murders in Backlight of Love”
I could almost see Ariel Lin in the first picture of Zhang Yi Jie, This drama looks beautiful. I have never seen Uyghur actress before (well, after I google the names)
10 thoughts on “Vampires, angels, and murders in Backlight of Love”
Ah~ Its the eyes and the lips! They could be siblings. 😀 Quite a few Uyghur actresses are showing up in Cdramas lately. They are beautiful indeed.
10 thoughts on “Vampires, angels, and murders in Backlight of Love”
Mmmm…. I like Dilraba, but I’m not too interested in the male protagonists. Merxat looks like his has the same pouty(?) expression in both stills which kind of annoys me. And Zhang Yi Jie isn’t working for me either, perhaps due in part to the crazy hairstyle. (so young though!! o___o or rather, crap, I’m old…) William is very handsome IMO though xD
10 thoughts on “Vampires, angels, and murders in Backlight of Love”
We’re getting old slowly…surely. hehe.
Yep, we know you like bad boys V! XD
10 thoughts on “Vampires, angels, and murders in Backlight of Love”
He’s almost born in 2000… OTL
xDDDDDDD omo yes I do… or the stoic antiheros xD
10 thoughts on “Vampires, angels, and murders in Backlight of Love”
Found the first 2 eps on YT. Too early for subs, but I’m hoping someone will sub it in English at some point. I’m always a sucker for vampire shows, no pun intended 🙂
10 thoughts on “Vampires, angels, and murders in Backlight of Love”
great pun! lol.
playlist for those interested: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPAw8PEKKIRHkOPn–TSnmUY6YO-3HwBV
10 thoughts on “Vampires, angels, and murders in Backlight of Love”
You read my mind! I was thinking 49 days, lol.
I checked out the first two episodes and though there are definitely flaws, it’s strangely addicting.
10 thoughts on “Vampires, angels, and murders in Backlight of Love”
Will watch to support new generation of actors and actresses. Love modern fantasy and paranormal type romance, but it is not easy to get such genre right in Asian dramas. I will hold my breath and watch this – hopefully it’ll turn out to be a success and not a flop. Yes, totally reminded me of 49 days!
10 thoughts on “Vampires, angels, and murders in Backlight of Love”
I’ve watched swords of legend and i like the character of Dilraba Dilmurat there…does anyone know where i can watch this with english subtitles??? arrggg, why do the seemingly good dramas don’t have any english subtitles available?? please tell me where i can watch this with english subtitles….