
Philosopher-eccentric Chuang Tzu comes across a woman fanning the newly built grave of her dead husband because she desires to marry again. On returning home, Chuang Tze decides to put his wife to the test - he fakes his own death; the wife is grief-stricken and goes into mourning.
Minwei Li
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China)

In the realm of cinematic storytelling, few films have managed to capture the essence of human complexity as adeptly as Zhuangzi Shi Qi. This thought-provoking film, written by Minwei Li, delves into the intricacies of love, fidelity, and the human condition, presenting a narrative that is both poignant and unsettling....


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"In the realm of cinematic storytelling, few films have managed to capture the essence of human complexity as adeptly as Zhuangzi Shi Qi. This thought-provoking film, written by Minwei Li, delves into the intricacies of love, fidelity, and the human condition, presenting a narrative that is both poignant and unsettling. As the story unfolds, the viewer is drawn into a world where the boundaries between reality and morality are constantly blurred, echoing the philosophical undertones found in film..."


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