The Mad Phoenix (Chinese: 南海十三郎) is a 1997 film written by Raymond To Kwok-Wai,[1] based on a drama of the same title, which depicts the life of the legend Cantonese Opera playwright Kong Yu-Kau.
[2] A story teller narrates the life of the legend Cantonese opera playwright, Kong Yu-Kau (played by Tse Kwan-ho).
When Kong finally returned to his home town, he was unable to continue his medical studies so he took up teaching.
His talent was soon being recognized and Sit invited him to join his opera company as playwright.
After the war against Japan ended, he returned to Guangdong, but his outspoken and eccentric manner made numerous enemies.