Madame White Snake (2006)

Madame White Snake 2006 / 白蛇传 2006 / Bai She Zhuan

A serpent lady, Bai Su Zhen, has a dream to be a goddess someday. The goddess Guan Yin tells her that it is going to be a long and arduous process in which she is required to increase her virtue and sever all forms of worldly relations. Yet, during the process, she meets the scholar Xu Xian. They fall in love and get married. This snake-human union brings them happiness and results in a daughter. However, a righteous sorcerer-monk, Fa Hai, believes that all demons should be exterminated. So, he vows to capture Su Zhen and turn her back into her original form. Xu Xian's love stays firm though Fa Hai tells him the truth. Unfortunately, since Xu Xian is a mortal man, he can't do much to protect his wife and his daughter while being caught in the conflict. His courage and determination touch the very heart of Bai Su Zhen. Will Xu Xian be able to be against all odds and finally rescue Bai Su Zhen? Will Bai Su Zhen give up her dream of becoming a goddess? ~~ Adapted from the legendary Chinese folklore classic.