Set in China during the reign of the Qing Dynasty, this poignant tale follows Wang Lung, an unassuming farmer, as he is bound by societal customs to marry O-Lan, a domestic slave. Despite the challenges that life throws at them - poverty, disease, and natural disasters - their love endures. However, when fortune briefly favors them, the allure of wealth brings forth new trials. The couple must grapple with the fragile prosperity that threatens not only their love but also the very survival of their family. Through hardship and temptation, we witness the resilience and unwavering commitment of Wang Lung and O-Lan in this deeply moving portrait of love against all odds.
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