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.
Director: Beihai Li
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Beihai Li as Chuang Tsi |
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Li Minwei as Chuang Tsi's Wife |
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Shanshan Yan as Servant Girl |
| Directing | Beihai Li | Director |
| Production | Li Minwei | Producer |
| Writing | Li Minwei | Writer |
| Camera | Law Wing-Cheung | Director of Photography |
