Crying and Laughing Scholar

A thoughtful blend of gentle comedy and earnest drama, following a scholar's quest for justice with a measured, character-driven pace.

Created by

Dongning Zhu, Long-Cheung Tam

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Pan Yueming, Zhou Zhi, Sammul Chan

Overview

Fang Lin, a Confucian student in Quanjiao county, was framed by Wu Song, his rival for the affections of lovely Xiao Yue. After that event, Fang Lin chose to immerse himself in study and teaching while trying to forget his tragic past. He is pushed to reemerge by four young people seeking justice in a township trial fraud case that might involve his old rival, Wu Song. Vowing to not back down this time, Fang Lin joins hands with Prefect Xu Tianyou in a quest to unravel a web of conspiracy. Perhaps in the process, he will avenge himself on the unrighteous.

How it feels

Satirical, earnest, warm and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, corruption, revenge, redemption

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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