Gong Xudong (Mainland China)
Creative Award
Author Biography:
Gong Xudong is a writer and screenwriter based in Mainland China. He has long been engaged in literary creation and scriptwriting for film and television, covering realism, historical themes, and adventure-mystery stories, while also emphasizing cultural heritage and psychological depth in character portrayal. He has published multiple works and accumulated extensive creative experience.
Award-Winning Work: Rising Winds over the Sky (65 episodes)
Synopsis:
The story takes place in an ancient northern border town in China, following the journey of a young boy, Ling Feng, as he grows into a responsible and courageous young man amid family hardships and national upheavals. Orphaned at an early age, Ling Feng is raised by his uncle. His family has run a blacksmith business for generations, but recurring conflicts with local powers and the instability of war have brought repeated misfortune to the household.
Ling Feng is exceptionally intelligent but headstrong, often standing up against injustice toward neighbors and family, which frequently leads to conflicts with local authorities. By chance, he discovers his family’s ancestral military strategy manual and a mysterious jade pendant in the ruins of the old town. This discovery sparks his interest in martial arts and strategy, while also drawing him into a complex struggle between local powers and secret societies.
During perilous adventures, Ling Feng meets companions from diverse backgrounds: the brave and clever girl Qiushui, the resourceful physician Xu Yuan, and the stoic and resilient hunter A Jian. Together, they solve intricate puzzles, navigate traps, and survive battles, gradually uncovering a long-hidden secret in the border town—a treasure that involves both family honor and national security, as well as underlying power struggles.
Through these trials, Ling Feng comes to understand the true meaning of responsibility and sacrifice. He uses wisdom to resolve conflicts, courage to protect his friends, and discovers the profound value of love and friendship. In the end, he not only safeguards his family but also influences the fate of the townspeople, emerging as a symbol of leadership for the new generation.
Professional Review:
Rising Winds over the Sky centers on family destiny, martial adventures, and historical change, blending adventure, mystery, and coming-of-age elements. It portrays a young man’s pursuit of justice and self-realization in a turbulent era. The script is tightly plotted with suspenseful twists, features richly developed characters, and balances epic scope with realistic emotional tension, making it highly suitable for adaptation into a serialized TV or micro-series.
