The Story of Ming Lan
Sheng Minglan, the intelligent but overlooked sixth daughter of the Sheng family, hides her talents to survive a difficult childhood and avenge her mother’s death. As she navigates family struggles and political intrigue, she forms a complex bond with Gu Tingye. Together, they rise as a powerful couple, balancing love, loyalty, and duty in a changing empire.
Where to watch The Story of Ming Lan in United States
Can I watch The Story of Ming Lan in United States? Yes — you can stream The Story of Ming Lan in United States on Rakuten Viki and iQIYI.
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Where is The Story of Ming Lan streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rakuten Viki, iQIYI | — |
| Canada | iQIYI, Rakuten Viki | — |
| Germany | Rakuten Viki | — |
| Japan | Entertainment Asia Amazon Channel, FOD | — |
| South Korea | TVING | — |
About The Story of Ming Lan
The Story of Ming Lan is a 2018 Chinese-language drama series created by Zheng Yi. The cast is led by Zhao Liying, William Feng, Zhu Yilong. It spans 1 season and 78 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Rakuten Viki, iQIYI.
The Story of Ming Lan was produced by Daylight Entertainment Co., Ltd. and 待使用 and made in China and Canada. It was first aired on December 23, 2018.
- Director
- Zhang Kaizhou
- Created by
- Zheng Yi
- Writers
- Wu Tong, Zeng Lu
- First aired
- December 23, 2018
- Last aired
- February 14, 2019
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (78 episodes)
- Network
- Hunan Television
- Country
- China, Canada
- Production
- Daylight Entertainment Co., Ltd., 待使用
The Story of Ming Lan cast & crew
The Story of Ming Lan was created by Zheng Yi and written by Wu Tong and Zeng Lu.
The cast features Zhao Liying as Sheng Minglan, William Feng as Gu Tingye, Zhu Yilong as Qi Heng, Karlina Zhang as Sheng Rulan, Shi Shi as Sheng Molan, and Liu Jun as Sheng Hong.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Hou Hongliang and Xiaonan Ma.
Is The Story of Ming Lan worth watching?
With 1 season and 78 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy drama, The Story of Ming Lan is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Story of Ming Lan
Zhao Liying
Sheng Minglan
William Feng
Gu Tingye
Zhu Yilong
Qi Heng
Karlina Zhang
Sheng Rulan
Shi Shi
Sheng Molan
Liu Jun
Sheng Hong
Liu Lin
Wang Ruofu
Gao Lu
Lin Qinshuang
Cao Cuifen
Old Madame Sheng
Wang Herun
Sheng Hualan
Wang Renjun
Sheng Changbai
Zhang Xiaoqian
Sheng Changfeng
The Story of Ming Lan — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Story of Ming Lan in United States?
The Story of Ming Lan is streaming on Rakuten Viki, iQIYI in United States.
▸Is The Story of Ming Lan on Rakuten Viki?
Yes — The Story of Ming Lan is currently available on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸What language is The Story of Ming Lan in?
The Story of Ming Lan is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Story of Ming Lan are there?
The Story of Ming Lan has 1 season with 78 episodes in total.
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