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Zhuangzi Tests His Wife 1913 Directed by Beihai Li 莊子試妻

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.

Country Hong Kong
Production Country Hong Kong
Language Cantonese
Spoken Language No Language
Gnere Drama
Production Company Huamei
Release Date 1 January 1913
90 mins
Cast
Beihai Li Chuang Tsi
Li Minwei Chuang Tsi's Wife
Shanshan Yan Servant Girl
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