Hong Peng used to consider Taiwanese opera old-fashioned and boring. Unexpectedly, however, he suddenly finds himself able to recite the lines flawlessly, with perfect tone and rhythm. To figure this odd situation out, he goes on a hypnotherapy-fueled adventure back in time, gaining a newfound understanding of his cultural roots and current life. Novelist Li Tung and renowned comic artist Guang-Min Ruan examine the history of Taiwan’s traditional culture as it existed under Japanese colonial rule, exploring the past and present of Taiwanese opera.