Abstract: The paper discusses the plot adaptation and narrative strategies of film Ashima applied the narrative principle by the means of comparison. On the basis of the Yi Nationality Opera and Beijing Opera Ashima, the film Ashima has been applied the love narration, this narrative mode has found the balance between the mainstream discourse requirements of the times, the preservation of the original style and the expectation of the audience. Love narration strengthens the narrative logic while retaining the original poetry style, and gets the favor of the audience. At the same time, it promoted the spread of Ashima story, and promoted the development of tourism in Shilin area and even Yunnan. This narrative strategy can help us utilize the rich and varied traditional cultural resources, and also provided reference for us to tell Chinese stories around the theme of the times.