Strange Marriage

Plot Synopsis

At the foot of the snow-capped mountains, in the stockaded village of Enzhaguhā, a Yi slave owner, a wrestling match with slaves as bets was underway. Both Enzhā and the chief Sugā from the neighboring village were staring intently at their respective wrestlers. In the end, Tiebo, Enzhā's slave, emerged victorious. At this moment, several horses came galloping from a distance. The steward poured out an exceptionally beautiful Han newlywed named Xuelian from a sack. Enzhā ordered his slaves to tie her to a tree to be used as a living target. When it was the turn of the sharpshooter Tiebo to shoot, the kind-hearted Tiebo showed mercy and saved Xuelian's life. To win the hearts of the people, Enzhā decided to betroth Xuelian to Tiebo. According to Yi customs, a "bride-snatching" ceremony was held. On the night of the "bride-snatching", Xuelian resisted the marriage and fled, only to be chased by Tiebo to the stream bank...