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Zhuangzi Tests His Wife

Jan 1, 1913 · 1h 30m
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Drama

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Philosopher-eccentric Chuang Tsi comes across a woman fanning the newly built grave of her dead husband because she desires to marry again. On returning home, Chuang Tsi decides to put his wife to the test - he fakes his own death; the wife is grief-stricken and goes into mourning. While funeral arrangement are in progress, a handsome young man come to call on Chuang Tsi. Later, there is talk of marriage between Chuang Tsi wife and the man. However, the young man falls ill; his servant says that taking the human brain is the only medicine to cure him.

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CAST

Beihai Li
Chuang Tsi
Li Minwei
Chuang Tsi's Wife
Shanshan Yan
Servant Girl
Directed by Beihai Li

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Status
Released
Original language
CN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Huamei
Country
HK

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