A daughter hears her mother's blood-curdling cry in the night and vows to learn what torments the old woman. Thus begins one woman's journey deep into her mother's ancestral past. She learns of a spirit that defies evil and fights for good, accompanying a line of women throughout the course of their lives.
During the days of Manchurian rule, the good spirit inhabits Chan Yi, Governor of Fujian. Chan Yi leads a secret society engaged in rebellious activities. When the governor's son Chan Er assumes power, he leads the fight against opium, foreign invaders, and the oppressive, corrupt...
A daughter hears her mother's blood-curdling cry in the night and vows to learn what torments the old woman. Thus begins one woman's journey deep i...
