Zhuangzi Tests His Wife (1913)

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.

Released

1913-01-01

Genres

Drama

Runtime

90 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Beihai Li

TMDB rating

5.5/10 from 2 votes