The Legend of Jasmine (2018)

The Beauty of Mongolia

I've watched this series raw, couldn't find any subs at the time. So far I could see The Legend of Jasmine is a luxurious production with beautiful costumes and locations.

Summary
A historical drama set in the beautiful surroundings of Mongolia at the early years of the Qing Dynasty, how good is that! The story begins with an energetic Mongol girl, Su Moer, who disguises as her brother to compete in a horse riding contest. Of course she wins, and her fierce competitor, Dorgon, is soon smitten with her.
One day an army invades her country, her parents got killed and she’s sent together with the Mongol princess to the Great Jin to receive his protection.
There, Su Moer and Dorgon meet again. It appears he’s a man of consequence in his homeland. Is there a possibility to stay together or was their romance doomed from the beginning?

The Good
This series is partly set in Mongolia and that is a big pro for me. The wide grasslands, round tents, costumes, are simply beautiful. The soundtrack fits the story, and the cast did a good job as well.

The Bad
It pains me to admit this, but I wasn't a fan of the actress who played the heroine. I got distracted by the plastic surgery on her face to a point I could no longer relate to her character. I felt myself looking at a modern day diva in historical clothing. Such a pity.

Verdict
My advice is to watch this series if you're a sucker for historical drama with colorful costumes. You’ll have to be a fan of the leading couple though.

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I thought the story is about Dorgon!!

I like Chinesse History & I knew a little about Dorgon.
I interest to watch this story because I wish the story is about how Dorgon conquer Mongol & Korea & how he educate Hogie from being a good emperor, the other reason I watched this movie because I love Kevin Yan & he never failed me.
But the story only about his fictional love, complicated fictional love and a lot of "Said in her/his heart" scene which I think it was an old fashion scene.
Also.... I hate the story when SuMoEr gave up Dorgon for Bumbubutai eventhogh Dorgon really love SuMoEr & doesnt love Bumbubutai. SuMoEr force Dorgon to love Bumbu. And then Sumoer cry cry cry for her decision..... WELL I thought it was an old fashion scene!!! Hellow it's produced in 2018 man!! How come that scene still appears?
I watched till ep 10 & I felt bored so I directly watch the end episode 40..... and I saw Hong Taiji still the Emperor.
So I decided not to look up the whole series, and you know what? Dorgon & Su Mo Er do not married yet until ep 40.
Reality, when Hong Taiji died, people choose Dorgon to be emperor since Hong Taiji didn't annonce his heir but finally the emperor is Hoogie under Dorgon's watch & China improves a lot.... & Yes I didn't see this scene in the movie because until episode 40. Hpng Taiji wasn't dead. YEs I decided not to watch the series after I saw Hong Taiji stil alive in ep40

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