This graphic novel presents the vibrant oil-painted illustrations of "Maple" created by Bin Li, a well-known artist. It tells the tragic fate of two young lovers who joined opposing Red Guard factions during the Cultural Revolution. This book also helps readers to re-examine the aesthetics and characteristics of the Chinese "scar art" in the changing times.

This book was adapted from a short story by Yi Zheng, one of the representative pieces of "scar literature." The story reveals the suffering of a generation of young people during the Cultural Revolution due to na