The late Ming Dynasty is the time period when the influence and power of the court Eunuchs are at their peak... See full synopsis »
Ai Nu is forced to work in Madam Chun's Merryland brothel. She is unwilling at first, but soon learns what to do to survive.
Patriotism motivates a Chinese American painter to return to motherland after civil war. He was accused to be capitalism during Anti-Rightist Movement, which caused him to flee. He goes exile into a wild bulrush in order to avoid the hunt.