Director: Zhang Jing
Playwright: Chen Xin
Institution: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore
Venue: Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore
Time: 19:30, May 17, 2013
Event: ATEC 8th International Forum
Director’s Notes
Tangyin cries, because he’s really in love......
Qiuxiang cries, because she is really enamoured...
We laugh, as their hearts never separated...
Synopsis
Tangyin is an elegant and uninhibited scholar; spending all day painting and drinking wine. Over the years, he has been looking for Ju-er, who was engaged with him when they were young.
One day, Tangyin dressed as a beggar, goes to the temple of the Tiger Piedmont, where he meets Hua Taishi’s goddaughter Qiuxiang. Qiuxiang’s beauty and kindness attracts Tangyin; he falls in love with her at first sight. He follows Qiuxiang all the way to the Taishi House, disguised himself as a servant named Kangxuan. His cousin Yulan is the house keeper. She helps Kangxuan in his pursuit of Qiuxiang.
In fact, Qiuxiang is Tangyin’s long-lost fiancee, Ju-er. For so many years, she has also been looking for Tangyin. Qiuxiang is impressed by Kangxuan but would not give him a promise. Tangyin does not recognise Qiuxiang. He couldn’t make a choice between Qiuxiang and his fiancée.
Hua Taishi’s two sons, Huawen and Huawu are attracted by Qiuxiang too. They are vying for her love at the same time. Their mother – the Old Lady wants Qiuxiang betrothed to her eldest son......
Crises and misunderstandings continue, leaving Tangyin in despair, and he decides to leave. Will this be their destiny?