Qin Xianglian

A stately, sung opera drama that feels like a moral fable, with emotional restraint and a strong sense of injustice.

Directed by

Xu Suling

Genres

Romance, Music

Starring

Li Zaiwen, Wei Rongyuan, Xi Baokun

Overview

Qing (i.e. Qin) Xianglian was the wife of a man named Chen Shimei, who won the first title of national examination and awarded as husband of the emperor's daughter. Then Qing (i.e. Qin) sues Chen as a murderer who plans to kill his wife and son. In spite of the royal power, gownsman Bao Zhen settles the lawsuit and sentences Chen to serve his head.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, tense and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, betrayal, family, power

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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