Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

In Jiangcheng, young master Jia Ping, aged 17 or 18, becomes enamored with courtesan Wen Ji. Their secretive romance flourishes as she visits him despite warnings. When Jia Ping's brother-in-law becomes infatuated with Wen Ji, he discovers her mysterious past, claiming she is dead. Undeterred, Wen Ji argues that love transcends life and death. As Jia Ping's parents disapprove, Wen Ji confronts his superficiality and vanishes, leaving him regretful. The tale reflects on missed opportunities and societal judgments, illustrated through Jia Ping's struggle between love and familial expectations. Ultimately, his fate intertwines with Wen Ji's spirit, highlighting the complexity of desire.

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