Romance of An-ping: Miss Kim’s Interracial Love Affair - Fiction, Screenplays

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Romance of An-ping: Miss Kim’s Interracial Love Affair

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Romance of An-ping: Miss Kim’s

Interracial Love Affair

(Screenplay Title: Romance of An-ping)

Film Rights (240 mins): USD 500,000
TV Series Rights (10 episodes × 45 mins): USD 500,000

【Table of Contents】

《1》Creative Concept ......................................................... 2
《2》Story Summary ............................................................ 3
《3》Character List ............................................................... 4
《4》Story Outline .............................................................. 10
《5》Film Novel Adaptation .............................................. 15

Chapter Titles:

Jun-sheng Arrives at Tayuan Port .................................... P.15
The Ox-cart Enters Chihkan Community .......................... P.20
Chihkan Women Clean and Sanitize the Environment ..... P.27
Love Confessions during the Firefly Festival ..................... P.33
Sayun Accepts Jun-sheng’s Confession ............................. P.40
Sayun Tenderly Cares for Jun-sheng’s Health .................. P.46
The Wedding of Jun-sheng and Sayun ............................... P.52
Jun-sheng Begins His Medical Tour across Communities .. P.58
A Tax Resistance Alliance Forms among Villages .............. P.64
Jun-sheng is Detained by Madou Community ................... P.70
Regional Bishop Mediates the Dispute .............................. P.77
The Mother-in-law Worries about Her Son-in-law ............. P.84
Dutch Troops Attack the Local Communities .................... P.91
Jun-sheng Visits the Governor at Fort Zeelandia ............. P.103
Rescue of Four Tribal Female Leaders from Danger ........ P.107
Jun-sheng Returns to Chihkan with Honors ...................... P.116
Jun-sheng Travels Back to Amsterdam ............................. P.123
Vienna Discovers Jun-sheng’s Secret ................................ P.128
Sayun Gives Birth to a Daughter ....................................... P.133
Sayun Opens a Medical Clinic in Tayuan ........................... P.138
A Charming Blonde Girl Appears ...................................... P.144
The Mutual Understanding of Hsiu-ya and Williams ........ P.151
Kari Arranges a Blind Date for Hsiu-ya ............................. P.157
Father-Daughter Conflict between Kari and Hsiu-ya ......... P.164
Sayun Supports Her Daughter’s Pursuit of Love .............. P.171
Hsiu-ya Leaves Tayuan with Williams .............................. P.176
Sayun Dedicates Herself to Treating Smallpox .................. P.183
Sayun Contracts Acute Pneumonia .................................... P.190
Jun-sheng and Hsiu-ya Depart for the Far East ................. P.196

《1》Creative Concept

This epic novel was inspired by the Taiwanese Hokkien song Romance of An-ping, composed in 1951 by lyricist Chen Da-ru and composer Hsu Shih. The story is set in An-ping, Tainan, between 1625 and 1650, and portrays a love story between Dutch Dominican doctor Jun-sheng (Johson) and Sayun, a princess of the Siraya Chihkan community.

As a historical romance, the author conducted extensive research before writing, referring to sources such as The Batavia Diaries and Pearl and Rose: The True Story of Miss Kim of An-ping, in order to accurately reflect the cultural setting of that era.

This story features themes of interracial marriage and European cultural influence, making it highly international in scope. Due to its unique subject matter, it is expected to generate significant interest upon publication. Several film and television production companies have already expressed strong interest in adapting this story for the screen.

The novel is written in screenplay format, divided into 150 scenes, with a runtime estimate of 220 minutes for a feature film. The plot is rich and emotionally compelling. If production goes forward, filming may take place in the UK and the Netherlands. Since the story is set 400 years ago, historical accuracy in scenes, costumes, and props will require careful research and custom design. Given the high production value, co-production with international studios and European distributors is being considered. An international version with multilingual dubbing or subtitles is also planned.

The author holds a degree in Taiwanese Literature from National Taipei University of Education, with a specialization in Taiwanese history and literature. In addition to teaching, the author has been devoted to literary writing—poetry, fiction, and drama. It is the author’s hope that high-quality screenplays like this one will eventually be brought to the big screen, allowing local audiences to enjoy dramas that showcase Taiwan’s cultural heritage and landscape, as an alternative to the currently popular Korean dramas and Chinese historical series.

《2》Story Summary

Young doctor Jansen arrives by ship at the port of Tayuan (present-day Anping Port in Tainan, Taiwan), captivated by the bustling harbor and filled with curiosity about the land. He encounters Kari, who is suffering from malaria, and gives him medicine. Kari brings Jansen back to the Chihkan community and introduces him to the tribal chief, Dabangya. Jansen treats the villagers illnesses and teaches them to maintain cleanliness to prevent disease, earning their affection—as well as the admiration of the female hunter Lalu and the tribal princess Sayun.

Sayun, who is well-versed in traditional Chinese medicine, becomes Jansen’s capable assistant. As they work together day and night, their bond deepens into love. Kari, who secretly loves Sayun, realizes she has fallen for Jansen. During the Firefly Festival (a local version of Valentine’s Day), he confesses his feelings to Sayun, only to be gently rejected. Fearing that Sayun might leave Chihkan with Jansen—and discovering that his own sister Lalu also has feelings for the doctor—Kari urges his father, Dali-guan, to pressure Chief Dabangya to forbid Sayun from seeing Jansen. However, with the help of her younger brother Dala, Sayun continues her relationship with Jansen in secret.

Unaware that he himself has contracted malaria, Jansen begins to suffer from chills. Sayun removes his clothes and lies beside him to keep him warm. Lalu, having followed the clues, discovers them sleeping naked in the same bed. Kari is outraged and demands that Jansen choose between leaving Chihkan or marrying into Dabangya’s family to protect Sayun’s honor. Touched by Sayun’s deep love, Jansen agrees to marry her and become part of the tribe. Kari, realizing his interference backfired, is left in regret.

Together, Jansen and Sayun travel to neighboring communities to provide medical care. Meanwhile, the Dutch colonial authorities unilaterally raise taxes, angering the villagers. The tax officer is detained as a hostage in protest, and Jansen and Sayun are caught in the conflict, held under house arrest in the Madou community. Chief Dabangya learns of their plight and rescues them. The Dutch governor, Pieter, initially hesitates but ultimately adopts the plan of his strategist Bakel: pretend to lower taxes in order to retrieve the hostage, then retaliate. Dutch troops invade the villages, capturing tribal leaders to force their compliance.

Missionary Matthews joins Jansen in rescuing the detained chiefs. Jansen offers to treat Governor Pieter’s illness in exchange for their release. Word of his bravery spreads, and he is held in high regard by the local people.

Later, Jansen receives a letter from home and must return to the Netherlands. At the dock, he and the now-pregnant Sayun part tearfully. Jansen leaves her a token of remembrance. Sayun continues his medical work, waiting each day at the harbor for his return, unaware that Jansen, under pressure from his family, has been forced to marry a local woman in his homeland. The image of Sayun waiting at the port moves passing ships to sound their horns in sympathy.

Years pass. Sayun’s daughter, Hsiu-ya, grows into a beautiful young woman with golden hair—her mixed heritage attracting the admiration of both foreign merchants and local youths. Her godfather Kari, hoping to prevent history from repeating itself, strongly opposes her relationship with William, a young British merchant. Hsiu-ya’s uncle Dala sympathizes with her and persuades Sayun to let Hsiu-ya follow William back to England.

In England, William notices a photo in Hsiu-ya’s necklace and recognizes Jansen. He brings her to meet her father, whom she has never known. From Hsiu-ya, Jansen learns what happened to Sayun and is filled with remorse. He boards a ship with his daughter and son-in-law to return to Tayuan. But by the time they arrive, Sayun has been overworked treating a local smallpox outbreak. She collapses from exhaustion and suddenly passes away.

Kari brings Jansen and his daughter to Sayun’s grave. There, Jansen sheds tears before her tombstone. To fulfill her final wish, he decides to stay and continue her mission—bringing healing and compassion to the people of Formosa.

《3》Character Roster

No.	Character Name	In Story	Title/Role	Appearance & Clothing
1	Jansen	Male Protagonist	24-year-old young doctor from the Dutch Reformed Church. Handsome, tall and lean, fair-skinned, dressed in a plain robe; elegant and refined.	A passionate doctor devoted to healing and serving others. Lives simply, uninterested in material pleasures. Adored by Princess Sayun and Lalu.
2	Sayun	Female Protagonist	18-year-old princess of the Siraya Chihkan tribe, daughter and successor of Chief Dabongya. Studied Han medicine, later became Jansen’s capable assistant and married him. Beautiful features, wears traditional princess attire.	Gentle, with strong ideals and opinions. Prefers studying medicine over embroidery or cooking. Willing to sacrifice for love.
3	Kari	Male Supporting Role	22, son of Elder Daliwan of Chihkan. Loved Sayun but was rejected. Cared for Sayun and her daughter when Jansen returned to Holland. Thick brows, large eyes, full lips, burly build.	Passionate and loyal, he remained unmarried due to unrequited love for Sayun. Continues to care for her family.
4	Xiuya	Female Supporting Role	20, daughter of Sayun and Jansen. Golden long hair, stunning features and figure. Determined to be with Williams despite Kari’s objections.	Assertive and fearless in love. Pursues her own happiness, not conforming to traditional expectations.
5	Dabongya	Chihkan Chief	40, Sayun’s mother. Wrinkled face with freckles, chews betel nut and smokes pipe. Wears traditional chief’s outfit.	Loving mother and decisive leader. Handles family with care, governs the tribe with firmness.
6	Li Qinghua	Dabongyas Husband	45, Han Chinese, Sayun’s biological father. Sharp features, medium build, wears robe and vest.	Resourceful and respectful in public but advises his wife in private. Acts as her counselor.
7	Ali	Chihkan Youth	20, thick brows, large eyes, full lips. Honest face, medium build, wears Siraya attire.	Honest, gentle, and sincere. Becomes Sayun’s loyal follower.
8	Dalai	Sayun’s Brother	12, dark-skinned, short with thick brows and large eyes. Wears traditional child attire.	Understanding and mature beyond his years. Quiet, helps Sayun and Jansen communicate.
9	Dongle	Madou Youth	22, average looks, tall build. Trades deerskin and herbs. Infatuated with Xiuya, whom he met through Sayun.	Smart and hardworking, business-minded, lacks romance. Xiuya shows no interest in him.
10	Laiwang	Dongle’s Father	45, neatly dressed, heavyset.	Successful businessman and compliant father.
11	Lina	Dongle’s Mother	42, wears luxurious attire and jewelry.	Scheming and social, eager to form elite alliances.
12	Andrew	Dutch Merchant Ship First Mate	35, hawk eyes, goatee, golden ponytail, lean and tall, wears seaman’s uniform.	Loyal and sincere, close friend of Jansen. Trustworthy.
13	Matthews	Dutch Dominican Missionary	30, peaceful demeanor, short golden hair, tall and thin, wears priest’s robe.	Principled and emotional. Values justice and loyalty.
14	Williams	British Merchant	26, refined features, silver ponytail, dressed in noble attire.	Charismatic and gentlemanly. Sincere, witty, and romantic.
15	Peter	Governor of Zeelandia	55, large build, grey thinning hair, wears official attire.	Calculated, deeply strategic, hides emotions, hard to persuade.
16	Bakker	Zeelandia Military Advisor	40, sharp features, tall and thin, wears Dutch military attire.	Calm and insightful. Speaks little, but hits the mark.
17	Piers	Zeelandia Tax Officer	35, plain-looking, sparse hair and beard, average build, wears Dutch civil official attire.	Scheming, eloquent, cunning, and manipulative.
18	Bossman	Zeelandia Clerk	30, well-proportioned, golden hair, wears soldier attire.	Warm-hearted and polite. Becomes Lalu’s husband through sincere affection.
19	Blink	Zeelandia Combat Officer	35, fierce eyes and eyebrows, tall, wears Dutch military attire.	Brave and decisive in battle but ruthless to enemies.
20	Candidius	Dominican Bishop of Anping	50, wrinkled face with age spots, grey hair, medium build, wears bishop’s robes.	Kind and communicative. Deeply respected by the faithful.
21	Plinius	Priest at Dayuan Port Church	60, wrinkled, red-haired, kindly expression, wears priest robe.	Reliable elder priest trusted by Bishop Candidius.
22	George	British Trade Guild Leader at Dayuan Port	50, silver-haired, tall and lean. Well-dressed gentleman.	Public-spirited, actively protects merchants interests.
23	Louis	Trade Guild Leader of Provintia	55, bald silver hair, plump face and body, wears suit with bowtie.	Same as George. Eager to protect merchant benefits.
24	Hans Putmans	New Governor of Zeelandia	45, sharp features, golden hair and beard, tall and lean, wears official attire.	Strong-willed and domineering. Demands obedience, difficult to reason with.
25	Lalu	Kari’s Sister	18, female hunter with defined features, athletic figure, brown skin, wears deerskin. Loves cooking and sewing. Close to Sayun, both loved Jansen. Marries Bossman.	Bold in love, tough exterior with a tender heart. Devoted and nurturing.
26	Daliwan	Chihkan Elder	50, tall and thin, wrinkled, sharp features.	Wise and experienced, respected by Dabongya.
27	Daya	Chihkan Girl	24, full-figured with expressive features, wears traditional attire.	Outgoing and talkative. Good friends with Sayun and Lalu.
28	Douning	Xiaolong Chief	50, rugged and strong, wrinkled face, holds a horn pipe, wears embroidered attire with feathers.	Assertive and decisive. Dominant among female leaders.
29	Yimena	Douning’s Daughter	18, princess of Xiaolong, plain looks, ponytail, average build.	Inherited her mothers toughness but is impulsive.
30	Makawu	Xiaolong Warrior	40, muscular with a yellow headscarf.	Douning’s loyal and brave warrior.
31	Wula	Xiaolong Warrior	42, strategic and calm with a yellow headscarf.	Wula is Douning’s tactical advisor.
32	Maya	Madou Chief	40, freckled and wise-looking.	Strategic and composed. Gentle but principled.
33	Elisa	Xingang Chief	35, elegant features with Han ancestry. Wears feathered headdress.	Gentle and diplomatic. Close friend of Dabongya.
34	Jan	Jansen’s Father	65, frail with noble demeanor, once aristocratic.	Hopeful his son stays in Holland.
35	Helena	Jansen’s Mother	50, aging but graceful.	Persuasive and determined to control her son’s choices.
36	Viana	Jansen’s Second Wife	24, noble and refined, graceful figure.	Considerate, caring, and supportive wife.
37	Stefani	Viana’s Mother	50, plump with a noble air.	Widowed mother, worries about her daughter’s marriage.
38	Benjamin	Dominican Doctor	30, handsome, dignified, tall and thin, wears doctor’s coat.	Thoughtful and selfless, devoted to healing and service.
39	Jones	Zeelandia Military Advisor	35, sharp-looking, medium build, wears uniform.	Cool-headed strategist, analytical and problem-solving.
40	Alfa	Dutch Military Officer	25, silver-haired, with a full beard, average build.

(4) Story Outline

The young doctor Jansen, dispatched to the Far East by the Dominican Order of the Catholic Church, arrives by ship at the bustling Port of Tayuan (modern-day Anping Port) in Formosa (Taiwan). He is fascinated by the prosperity of the port and curious about the new land. While strolling through the streets, he meets Kaleh, a young Siraya man suffering from malaria, who is receiving herbal treatment from a Han physician but showing no improvement. Jansen gives him quinine from his medicine chest, and Kaleh feels better the next day. Jansen provides a bottle of quinine cream and instructs Kaleh to take it regularly.

After recovering, Kaleh—son of Daliguang, an elder of the Chihkan village—becomes close friends with Jansen. He brings Jansen to Chihkan, where villagers are battling malaria and typhoid fever. With support from Kaleh and female chieftain Tapanya, Jansen treats the villagers, teaches them to hang mosquito nets, drink boiled water, and eliminate standing water to improve sanitation. His efforts significantly improve public health.

Jansens kindness and skills earn him admiration and affection, especially from Lalu, a huntress and Kaleh’s sister, and Saiyun, Tapanya’s daughter. Lalu makes him custom deerskin clothes, while Saiyun—having studied Han medicine—becomes his capable assistant. Working closely together, Saiyun and Jansen develop romantic feelings.

Kaleh and Saiyun grew up together, and Kaleh secretly hopes to marry her and become part of the chieftain’s family. The villagers expect them to be a perfect match. However, Jansens arrival changes everything—Kaleh senses Saiyun drifting away from him.

As the "Firefly Festival" (a local Valentines Day) approaches, Kaleh cuts bamboo to make a lantern and shares his feelings with Saiyun, but she gently refuses by opening the lantern cap. Heartbroken, Kaleh drowns his sorrows in alcohol. Ali, who confesses to Lalu, is also rejected. Kaleh and Ali console each other as fellow sufferers of unrequited love.

Kaleh discovers his sister Lalu also loves Jansen. For the sake of his sister and his own desire for Saiyun, he convinces his father to pressure Jansen to leave Chihkan. Daliguang reminds the community of the ancestral rule: Saiyun, as the future chieftain, cannot marry an outsider unless he agrees to join the tribe. He calls a council meeting, asking Tapanya to prohibit further contact between Jansen and Saiyun.

Tapanya consults Saiyun, who says she would give up everything to follow Jansen if he declares his love. Shocked, Tapanya confines Saiyun to her home and forbids her from working at the clinic. Li Qinghua, to protect Saiyun’s reputation, also advises her to stay away from Jansen. However, her brother Talai, sympathetic to Saiyun, helps the lovers secretly stay in touch. Though Tapanya is aware, she tacitly permits their private meetings.

The friendship between Kaleh and Jansen deteriorates due to Kaleh’s jealousy. Jansen feels helpless and regrets the rift. While he loves the kind-hearted Saiyun, he knows their relationship faces many obstacles. Lalu, mistaking Jansen’s politeness as affection, makes advances, but Jansen doesn’t reciprocate.

Before Jansen departs to provide medical aid in Xingang and Madou, Talai secretly brings Saiyun to see him. That stormy night, Jansen falls ill with chills. Saiyun finds quinine cream in his medicine kit and nurses him, undressing and embracing him to keep him warm. In the morning, Talai returns to retrieve Saiyun, but Lalu, who followed them, sees the two in bed and leaves heartbroken.

The incident causes a scandal in the village. Daliguang and the elders demand Jansen choose: either marry into the chieftain’s family or never return. To protect Saiyun’s honor, Jansen agrees. Kaleh and Lalu regret that their plan forced Jansen to make such a decision.

Once Jansen recovers, a wedding is held, officiated by Tapanya and Li Qinghua. Jansen officially becomes part of the chieftain’s family and weds Saiyun.

Soon, the couple travels with Ali by ox cart to Xingang and Madou to continue medical work. Jansen earns deep respect from villagers.

In Fort Zeelandia, Governor Peter plans to raise taxes due to rising demand for deerskin in Europe. Tax officer Piers, under Peter’s orders, announces that each household must provide an extra deerskin per month. This outrageous tax angers villagers.

Touning, the chieftain of Sialong, rallies Sialong, Madou, Xingang, and other northern tribes to revolt. They detain Dutch officials and missionaries. Jansen and Saiyun, newly arrived in Madou, are also placed under house arrest in the church.

Matthews, a missionary, hears about the uprising and reports it to Bishop Candidius in Anping. Candidius, with traders George and Louis, tries to convince Peter to cancel the tax, but Peter refuses.

Tapanya, anxious, goes to Madou with her husband, Kaleh, and Lalu to meet Chieftain Maya. Maya treats Jansen and Saiyun well and asks Tapanya to allow them to stay to care for villagers. Tapanya agrees for the sake of inter-tribal friendship.

Peter, worried about hostages, feigns agreement to lower taxes per Bakker’s suggestion, and secures the release of Piers. But he later seeks revenge—military officer Blenckie and Bakker lead troops into the villages, capturing tribal leaders. In Sialong, a skirmish erupts and Maka-wu, a Yellow Turban warrior, is shot dead protecting Chieftain Touning. Other villagers are also wounded or killed.

Jansen and Saiyun enter the conflict zones with medicine, treating the injured. Matthews, stationed in Madou, is outraged by Peter’s betrayal and travels to Anping to speak with Bishop Candidius. The bishop supports Matthews, believing Peter’s actions threaten missionary work. He appeals for the release of the tribal leaders, but Peter refuses to meet them and treats the matter coldly.

Peter suffers from rheumatism. Hearing of Jansen’s skills, he sends Bosman with a personal letter asking for treatment. Matthews accompanies Jansen, who agrees on the condition that Peter release the tribal leaders once he recovers. Using Han medicine, Jansen improves Peter’s condition. Grateful, Peter agrees—once the leaders sign a pledge not to rebel, they are freed. Peter also agrees to reduce food taxes by half.

The leaders and villagers are grateful to Jansen for his bravery and integrity.

Meanwhile, Saiyun is pregnant. Jansen receives a letter from home: his father is gravely ill. He informs Tapanya and Saiyun, who wants to go with him but is advised not to travel due to her pregnancy. Tapanya urges her to wait for Jansen’s return.

As Jansen departs, Chihkan villagers and tribal leaders see him off. He leaves a gold ring and heart-shaped necklace as a token of love, asking Saiyun to wait for him.

Back in Amsterdam, Jansen’s father Jan is near death. Jan reminds Jansen of a childhood engagement with Viana, daughter of the Visser family. To encourage his father to fight for life, and under pressure from his mother Helena, Jansen agrees to marry Viana. Jan dies after seeing the wedding completed.

After the funeral, Jansen, emotionally distant, avoids Viana. Viana, moved by his filial piety and seeing his sadness, encourages him to return to Taiwan. The two secretly plan the trip.

However, Viana’s widowed mother Stephanie discovers the plan and informs Helena. The two mothers intervene and forcibly relocate the couple to England, hoping to sever Jansen’s ties to Taiwan for good.

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