The Courtesan Du Shiniang
Du Guowei
Li Jiaxin, Wu Yanzu, Shen Dianxia, Gao Zhisen, Liang Junyi
2003
Hong Kong, China
Completed
Cantonese
86 minutes
Detailed introduction
This film (drama)Also known asMiss杜十娘，is aHong Kong, ChinaProducerwomen sex，At2003Released in year
。The dialogue language isCantonese，Current Douban rating5.6(For reference only)。
Du Shiniang (played by Li Jiaxin) is a renowned beauty in the city, but her character is proud and aloof. Countless men crave her beauty, yet Shiniang only hopes to find someone who truly cares for her and leave this place of pleasure. Until Du Shiniang meets Li Jia (played by Wu Yanzu), for whom she develops feelings. The impoverished scholar Li Jia is willing to use money to buy back Shiniang's freedom. Thus, Du Shiniang follows Li Jia home. On the way, Li Jia unexpectedly runs into an old friend, Sun Fu, who is a wealthy playboy with a penchant for beautiful women. Upon seeing Du Shiniang, he proposes to Li Jia to exchange five thousand taels of silver for her. At this time, Li Jia is feeling dejected due to failing the imperial examination and is reluctant to return home empty-handed. After much consideration, he surprisingly agrees to Sun Fu's proposal, and they reach an agreement. Upon discovering these dealings, Du Shiniang feels desolate, angrily sinks her treasure chest, and commits suicide by drowning…