Chang'e's Moonbound Journey

The Story

Ten scorching suns scorch the earth until Hou Yi shoots them down, earning the elixir of immortality in return. His traitorous apprentice Feng Meng seizes Hou Yi's absence to steal the precious medicine. Chang'e swallows the elixir without hesitation to keep it safe, forcing her ascent to the Moon Palace. This act permanently separates her from her beloved husband, leaving them forever apart. Wang Zi portrays the mythical figure in this retelling of the ancient legend. The plot moves quickly from divine intervention to betrayal and tragic separation. Chang'e's choice defines her fate, ensuring the elixir never falls into the wrong hands. The distance between the earth and the moon becomes an unbridgeable chasm for the separated couple.