The First Born

In the tumultuous landscape of early 20th-century America, Wang, a man beset by the travails of forced marriage and unrequited love, finds himself at the epicenter of a maelstrom of emotions. His coerced union with Chan Lee, facilitated by the unyielding societal norms of the time, yields the birth of Chan Toy, a child whose existence is a poignant reminder of Wang's unfulfilled passion for Loey. The narrative unfolds as a complex tapestry, interwoven with themes of jealousy, retribution, and the unrelenting pursuit of love, culminating in a tragic denouement that forever alters the lives of its protagonists. As Wang's path converges with Loey's in the cosmopolitan city of San Francisco, the seeds of jealousy are sown, ultimately leading to the demise of Chan Toy. Enraged and consumed by an unquenchable thirst for vengeance, Wang exacts a terrible revenge upon Loey's owner, reclaiming her as his own and setting in motion a chain of events that will haunt him for eternity.