Nam Hwa Opera Presents
The Severing Swords
A Wuxia Teochew Opera

Wu Yang was blinded by his ambition to become the greatest swordsman in the realm, and pushed his pregnant wife Xue Mei into a river. 19 years past and little did Wu Yang know, Xue Mei was rescued and raised their son Xuan Ji while harbouring a growing resentment for Wu Yang’s betrayal which led to Xuan Ji seeking a revenge from Wu Yang.

Unfortunately, during the journey Xuan Ji met an accident but was saved by a beautiful Maiden Su Su, they soon fell in love.

On one night, the four met and spoke about the hatred and resentment they had over the years. Su Su then found out that her lover is also her brother. She was devastated and unfortunately, fell off a cliff when she ran away. Wu Yang then finally felt the guilt and ended this grudge with the severing sword.