Douzi et Shitou se rencontrent à l'académie de l'opéra de Pékin. Amis dès le premier jour, les deux garçons sont les acteurs principaux de l'opéra « Adieu ma concubine ». Lors de la tournée, Douzi tombe amoureux de son ami mais celui-ci préfère les charmes de Juxian, une prostituée. Lorsque Shitou veut épouser la jeune femme, cette décision aura de sérieuses conséquences sur leur amitié. Palme d'Or en 1993 à Cannes (ex-æquo avec "La leçon de piano").
Amidst political conflict and precariousness in 1930s Beiping, a wealthy businessman becomes captivated by a talented Peking opera performer.
Peking opera performer Yu Fei was kicked out by her teacher due to a mistake. Producer Bai Fei Li is looking to cast an actress with a background in Peking opera. As their paths cross, Yu Fei's powerful voice illuminates the stage. However, they lose contact due to an unfortunate death.
During the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Xuan (Jiang Hua) fell in love with the beauty of Yang Guifei (Shang Hai Lan) is an orphan. was a famous woman in those days and also a wise man is the concubine that Hong Tae loves the most The love of the two is filled with Romance despite the big age difference Jealousy puts her in danger. They plan to kill concubine yang to death by Concubine Wu came to befriend to find an opportunity to slander Causing Yang's concubine to miscarry and ordered the army to kill Yang. But instead made the Hong Tae even more favored by her. and allowing her to participate in politics, thus giving her high political influence The emperor was wise to use capable people and with the power of concubine Yang, the Yang brothers were given their reign. Brother Concubine Yang has reached the position of general.
A Taiwanese opera family spanning generations sticks together and travels around the island to earn a livelihood. On and off the traveling stage, they savor the flavors of life and experience both joys and sorrows. Fearless of hardship, they fight together with resilience, presenting the story of their remarkable lives woven with laughter and tears both on and off the stage.
