Romance of the Western Chamber
1927
Based on the classic Chinese play Romance of the Western Chamber, Way Down West follows the love story between a poor scholar and wealthy woman. Unable to marry due to their social status, this changes when a bandit attacks the monastery they are staying at demanding the woman's hand. Desperate, her mother promises her hand to whomever manages to defeat the bandit.
Director:
Minwei Li, Hou Yao
Writers:
Shipu Wang, Hou Yao
Production:
N/A
Country:
China, Hong Kong
