Contemporary Legend Theatre ✕ "Faust" Adaptation
A soul trade with the Devil, a trial of desire and power! A magnificent epic of humanity's journey from being lost to divine redemption.
The Devil quietly enters the human world, weaving temptations for the respected but aging scholar, Dr. Faust. The elderly doctor eventually wavers, trading his immortal soul for the chance to return to youth. The Devil leads him through a colorful and grotesque world, where he experiences an intense and unforgettable romance with a young maiden. However, under the Devil's manipulation, this persistent love ends in a devastating tragedy.
Entering middle age, Faust indulges in the supreme wealth and power provided by the Devil. He even breaks the limits of time and space to marry and bear children with a legendary beauty. Yet fate is relentless; he subsequently endures the cruel blow of his beloved son falling in battle and the collapse of his noble ideals.
❖ Finale ── The Devil's Defeat and the Ascension to Heaven
After the splendor fades and experiencing the great pains of life, Faust finally passes away in peace and happiness amidst deep repentance and awakening.
At this moment, the Devil, who was poised to drag him into the abyss of hell, sees his conspiracy fail completely! Faust's unyielding spirit in pursuing truth through confusion and struggle earns divine mercy. His soul finally ascends to heaven amidst the carols of angels, attaining eternal transcendence and salvation.