Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

Summary of "Wan Xia": A young boy named A Duan, renowned for his talents, falls in love with Wan Xia during a performance in the Dragon Palace. After months of separation and longing, Wan Xia, pregnant and fearful of punishment, jumps into the river. She is rescued and returns home, where she is welcomed by her mother. A Duan later arrives, and they reunite with joy. The story explores themes of forbidden love, sacrifice, and the supernatural, set against the backdrop of a mystical underwater world and traditional Chinese cultural performances.

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