Zhuangzi Tests His Wife
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Zhuangzi Tests His Wife

5.5 / 10 1913 1h 30mNR cn
Drama

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Beihai Li

Beihai Li

Chuang Tsi

Lead
Li Minwei

Li Minwei

Chuang Tsi's Wife

Shanshan Yan

Shanshan Yan

Servant Girl

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Beihai Li's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Zhuangzi Tests His Wife is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker