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A Scholar and an Exutioner 手才與劍子手 - China
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| Time : |
Oct 19(Mon) 20:00
Oct 20(Tue) 20:00 |
| Venue : |
Namsan Arts Center |
| Ticket Price : |
General : 25,000 won
Y/S : 15,000 won |
| Company : |
Shanghai Dramatic Arts Center |
| Original Work : |
Huang Wei Ruo |
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Meet the most influential of modern Chinese drama in Korea! There's a scholar named Suh and all he does well is study the ancient texts, but he fails in his exams year after year. Mr. Ma, once a master swordman-turned owner of a major beef restaurant. Scholar Suh comes across the restaurant by accident and starts to discover the pleasures of life. He starts to apply the art of meat carving into his studies. Their relationship grows closer than ever... |
The protagonists are Suh, the scholar, and Mah, the swordsman. Scholar Suh has taken numerous exams but has failed to pass even once. The two of them have become close friends over the years. One day, the government announces that there will no longer be any exams to select government officials. Both of them face a bleak future.
Mah the swordsman only knows how to cut off the heads of other people or slice turnips. Mrs. Mah, upon hearing the news, suggests that her husband set up a restaurant selling meat. Talented Mr. Mah soon becomes one of the best butchers around and has the top business in the area.
Poor Mr. Suh who has nothing to do and nowhere to go joins Mr. Mah in the butcher shop. He slowly learns how to slice meat and even enjoy it and decides to apply these skills to studying. In time, the two friends become closer than before...
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