Women Flowers
Synopsis
In the early 20th century Pearl River Delta, âself-combed womenâ like Shang Meiju, who vowed never to marry, adopted and raised girls to sell as concubines. Ah Di, a self-combed woman, was forced into marriage by her fiancĂ©, Tan Afu, but Shang Meiju intervened, leading to a âfake marriageâ agreement. Shang Meijuâs adopted daughter, Yan Zhi, was offered for 20,000 silver dollars but deterred suitors with her beauty. Ah Di developed feelings for Ah Fu, and their secret meeting was discovered. Shang Meijuâs lover returned as a buyer for Yan Zhi, who, feeling like a commodity, committed suicide. Overwhelmed, Shang Meiju went mad, witnessing her sisterâs wedding procession fade away.
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