Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

Xiang Gao, known as Chudan, seeks revenge after his brother Sheng is killed by Zhuang over a romantic dispute involving Bo Si. Gao transforms into a tiger after a fateful encounter with a Taoist priest. In this form, he kills Zhuang but later realizes he is dead himself. His family's concern for his absence leads to tales of his transformation spreading. Despite Zhuang's son's attempts to sue Gao, authorities dismiss the case. The story reflects on themes of revenge and the consequences of hatred, suggesting that those consumed by vengeance might wish to become tigers, symbolizing their primal instincts.

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