18 Cranes
Logline
In the late summer of 1630, 23-year old Li Bing writes the provincial level imperial examinations, the first step towards entering the Chinese civil service. He is tormented by a dream of 18 cranes, and as he awaits his exam results he seeks out insights from those around him to help him understand his dream. In the end, he learns more than he imagined.
Genre
Historical Fiction,
Short Summary
The lead character is just about to write the provincial civil service examinations, the outcome of which will determine his place in society and whether he gets to marry his childhood sweetheart, but he is perplexed by a recurring dream.
Setting
Hangzhou, China
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Quest
Plot - Other Elements
Philosophical Questions, Twist
Mature Audience Themes
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Main Character Details
Name: Li Bing
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Aspiring, Complex, Educated, Honorable, Strong Moral Code
Additional Character Details
Name: Wang Xiaoyun
Age: 21
Gender: Female
Role: Emotional
Key Traits: Beautiful, Blunt, Romantic
Additional Character Details
Name: Grandfather Ai
Age: 60
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Strong Moral Code, Empathetic, Honorable, Modest
Additional Character Details
Name: Li Gong
Age: 45
Gender: Male
Role: Mentor
Key Traits: Educated, Honorable, Obedient, Strong Moral Code