Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai

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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Zhu Yingtai, born into a wealthy family, defies the unequal treatment and restrictions placed on women by traditional society, striving for the same educational opportunities as boys. She then challenges the long-standing notion of "marriage for equals," falling in love with Liang Shanbo, a commoner she studied with for three years, and fighting for her freedom to marry whom she loves. However, in the conservative era, the couple is separated. But the genuine love of Liang and Zhu ultimately moves heaven and earth! They transform into colorful butterflies, fluttering gracefully into a vibrant, free sky, where flowers bloom in abundance wherever they go. Yingtai lights the candle and says to the mirror, "Liang Shi, I'm here! Tonight, I am yourbeautiful new bride." She walks barefoot, holding a lantern, toward Shangbo's grave. There, the brother she longs for is waiting for her.