The Empress Dowager of the Qing dynasty pursued the art of immortality for a lifetime. After Cixi's death the legend remained that she mastered "Twelve Longevity Fugue", which is now hunted by all adventurers of the Republic.of China. Mr. Li in Huangmiao Village did good deeds all his life but died violently in his home. On the first seven days, the ghost revived with water from a dry well, and it was rumored that it was the art of longevity. In order to find out the truth, the folk priest of Yi Shilin practiced the technique of Qimen Dunjia, the secret of Bu Yijing gossip, and the mystery of Bulao Mountain is waiting to be uncovered...
Reviews
A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.
It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.
The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.
Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.