Lotus Lantern (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 2005, Lotus Lantern is a drama series.
What it’s about. San Sheng Mu was a kind and beautiful deity who saved the life of Liu Yan Chang, a mortal scholar. The two fell in love and had a son, Chen Xiang. San Sheng Mu's older brother, Er Lang Shen, found out about their romance and led the Heavenly Brigade in pursuit of the family. During this time of peril, San Sheng Mu gave the Lotus Lantern to Yan Chang to protect him and their son. Soon she was captured and pinned beneath Mount Hua. Thereafter, Yan Chang and Chen Xiang hid in a small village, making a meager living. Sixteen years later, Chen Xiang has grown up. One day he discovers that he possesses some mysterious powers, such as the ability to pass through walls. However, these powers begin to attract the attention of Er Lang Shen and Xiao Tian Quan; thus, Yan Chang must tell his son the story of their forbidden past. After learning of his mother's imprisonment at the hands of his uncle, Chen Xiang sets out on a journey to rescue her.
Who’s in it. Lotus Lantern stars Cao Jun as 刘沉香, Shu Chang as 小玉, Vincent Chiao En-chun as 杨戬 and Zhichao Zhang as 敖春, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Lotus Lantern has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lotus Lantern page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lotus Lantern tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lotus Lantern (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lotus Lantern change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lotus Lantern worth watching?
- Lotus Lantern holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lotus Lantern?
- Lotus Lantern stars Cao Jun, Shu Chang, Vincent Chiao En-chun, Zhichao Zhang and Yan Danchen.
- When was Lotus Lantern released?
- Lotus Lantern was released in 2005.