Way Down West (1927)
MOVIE
Way Down West, inspired by the renowned Chinese play Romance of the Western Chamber, tells a poignant tale of love between a struggling scholar and a rich heiress. Their hopes of uniting are thwarted by societal barriers until a bandit threatens the monastery where they reside, demanding the woman's hand in marriage. In a twist of desperation, her mother pledges her daughter’s hand to whoever can vanquish the marauder, igniting a fierce competition that could change their fates forever.
Runtime
59m
Country
China
