The Water Margin - Season 1 - Eps 11: The Girl Who Loved the Flower Priest

Name: Eps 11: The Girl Who Loved the Flower Priest
Released: 1973-12-11
Rating: 3.8

1973-12-11 • 50 min • ⭐ 7.625/10

Kao Chiu's evil reign has spread far and wide, driving the ruthless to yet more corruption. Chin Mao Hu is such a man. He and his cruel bandits have spread hunger and death across the province. Chin Mao Hu goes to Kao Chiu, seeking an officer's commission in the imperial guard. In return, Chin Mao Hu promises to deliver Liang Shan Po into his hands. Lu Ta, the 'Flower Priest', encounters Yang Chih - 'Blue Face' - who is roaming the area in disgrace. Lu Ta's heart hangs heavy for the 'songbird' held captive by the bandits. Once enemies, Lu Ta and the honourable 'Blue Face' plan to overthrow the bandits of Two Dragon Mountain.

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About The Water Margin

Title: The Water Margin

First Air Date: 1973-10-02

Last Air Date: 1974-03-26

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.625/10 (from 12 votes)

Language: JA

Seasons: 2

Total Episodes: 26

Network: Nippon TV

Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure

Production Companies: Xian Longrui Film and TV Culture Media Co., Nippon Television Network Corporation

Synopsis

The Water Margin is a Japanese television series based on Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. The novel details the trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the Song Dynasty. This adaptation follows Lin Chung and his clashes with the local government official Kao Chiu. The Water Margin is famous for its, sometimes obscure, but memorable philosophical quotes, such as "Do not despise the snake for having no horns,for who is to say it will not become a dragon?""