片段选自《打神告庙》，是传统剧目《王魁负桂英》中的一折。该剧讲述了名妓敫桂英救助贫困书生王魁，二人结下海誓山盟，结果王魁高中后却负心抛弃桂英。心碎绝望的桂英在海神庙向见证誓言的海神控诉冤情，最终自缢身亡。
The excerpt is from Guiying’s Accusation of Wang Kui at the Temple, a segment of the traditional Chinese opera Wang Kui Betrays Guiying. The play tells the story of the courtesan Jiao Guiying, who aids the impoverished scholar Wang Kui. They pledge eternal love, but after passing the imperial exams, Wang Kui heartlessly abandons Guiying. Devastated, Guiying accuses Wang at the Sea God temple where their vows are witnessed, and ultimately hangs herself in despair.
片中戏曲演员以精彩的水袖表演生动呈现出了敫桂英被心上人抛弃后心碎绝望的情感。网友们看后纷纷道“原来生气可以翻出水袖花~”
In this scene, the performer vividly portrays Guiying’s heartbreak and despair through exquisite water sleeve techniques. Netizens commented, “That’s how the character’s anger is conveyed through water sleeve techniques!”
