The late Ming Dynasty is the time period when the influence and power of the court Eunuchs are at their peak... See full synopsis »
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.
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.