05 Nov 2022
A Tale of Yearning
This is a sad tale of a noble lady who is entranced by an opera singer. Hoping to get closer to the singer, the lady takes up lessons with her. Despite their affection, they must face obstacles.
The West Chamber
A scholar woos the daughter of an important family, while outwitting rebels who try to capture her.
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Ivy Ling Po Zhang Junrui
Li Ching Hong Niang
Fang Ying Cui Yingying
Alison Chang Yen Rui's page
Chen Yan-yan Lady Cui
杨志卿 Abbot of Pu Jiu Temple
李昆 Monk Facong
Lan Wei-Lieh General Sun Fei Hu
Hao Li-Jen Old monk
Kwan Yan Monk
Leung Yui Monk
Erh Chun Rui's official asst
Wong Ching-Wan Lady Cui's maid
Hung Ling-Ling Lady Cui's maid
錢似鶯 Lady Cui's maid
Cheung Chi-Bou 
Wang Ruo-Ping Monk
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