The Wooden Man's Bride

A slow, somber romance steeped in cruelty and tradition, watching love struggle against oppressive custom with quiet, mounting tension.

Directed by

Huang Jianxin

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

Ku Pao-ming, Mingjun Kao, Lan Wang

Tagline

She defied a thousand years of tradition for one moment of passion

Overview

After her groom is killed in a bandit ambush, a young peasant bride must move into the home of her wealthy mother-in-law, Madame Liu. In a perverse tribute to her fallen son, Madame Liu imposes on her new daughter-in-law a life of domestic servitude. In the midst of her misery, the young widow finds new romance with another peasant, the gentle and brave Kui. But when Madame Liu discovers her infidelity, she vows to keep the lovers apart.

How it feels

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

About

Love, power, class, isolation

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and sexual content. No swearing.

Note

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

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