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FantasyActionDrama

Painted Skin

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Painted Skin is based on one of Pu Songling's classic short stories in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. Zhou Xun stars as Xiao Wei, a fox spirit that feasts on human hearts in order to maintain her lovely, youthful appearance. When General Wang Sheng (Chen Kun) 'rescues' her from a band of bandits and brings her home, trouble brews as the demon falls in love with the general.

Release Date : 2008-09-25

Language :Mandarin

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Golden Sun FilmsNingxia Film StudioShanghai Film Group

Production Country : ChinaHong KongSingapore

Alternative Titles : Painted SkinHua pi

Cast

Donnie Yen

Character Name : Pang Yong

Original Name : 甄子丹

Gender : Male

Zhou Xun

Character Name : Xiao Wei

Original Name : 周迅

Gender : Female

Chen Kun

Character Name : Wang Sheng

Original Name : 陈坤

Gender : Male

Zhao Wei

Character Name : Pei Rong

Original Name : Zhao Wei

Gender : Female

Sun Li

Character Name : Xia Bing

Original Name : 孫儷

Gender : Female

Qi Yuwu

Character Name : Xiao Yi / Lizard Demon

Original Name : Qi Yuwu

Gender : Male

Jin Song

Character Name : Gao Xiang

Original Name : Jin Song

Gender : Male

David Liang Kai-Di

Character Name : Xia Huo Xiang

Original Name : David Liang Kai-Di

Gender : Male

Xiao Cong

Character Name : Jing Ping

Original Name : Xiao Cong

Gender : Male

Liu Yan

Character Name : Patroness

Original Name : 柳岩

Gender : Female

Yeerjiang Mahepushen

Character Name : Bandit chief

Original Name : Yeerjiang Mahepushen

Gender : Male

Michael Tan An-Ye

Character Name : Da Dao

Original Name : Michael Tan An-Ye

Gender : Male

Qi Yunpeng

Character Name : Mo Zhui

Original Name : Qi Yunpeng

Gender : Male

Wen Yang

Character Name : Tong Tou

Original Name : Wen Yang

Gender : Male

Zhao Changzhou

Character Name : Jing An

Original Name : Zhao Changzhou

Gender : Male

Li Qilong

Character Name : Wu Zhao

Original Name : Li Qilong

Gender : Male

Qu Dalei

Character Name : Ding Yi

Original Name : Qu Dalei

Gender : Male

Han Zhenhua

Character Name : Fortune teller

Original Name : 韩振华

Gender : Male

Jin Liang

Character Name : Waiter

Original Name : Jin Liang

Gender : Male

Dai Xiaoyi

Character Name : Young lady

Original Name : Dai Xiaoyi

Gender : Female

Qin Pengfei

Character Name :

Original Name : Qin Pengfei

Gender : Male

Fei  Wang

Character Name :

Original Name : Fei Wang

Gender : Male

Reviews

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TheTenth

@TheTenth

2021-06-23

General Wang Sheng (Kun Shen) atacks a bandit camp and saves Xiaowei (Xun Zhou) who is a demon fox spirit that needs to feed on human hearts to keep her nice appearance. Wang Sheng brings her home and presents her to his wife Pei Rong (Vicky Zhao) that welcomes her and offers to keep her in her service. But Xiaowei falls in love with Wang. Strange events then happen, including people disappearing or dying, so Pei Rong turns to a demon hunter, Pang Yong (Donnie Yen), who is tired of things and not of much help. He meets an inexperienced demon hunter, Xia Bing (Li Sun) who is very interested in the events, and thinks a chameleon demon is the cause of problems. It is indeed such a demon, Xiaoyi (Yuwu Qi) that is in love with Xiaowei and kills people to bring her hearts. Pei Rong won't quit finding the source of problems and confronts Xiaowei that reveals her demon form and forms a pact with her : the killings stop, but Pei Rong takes the blame for the murders. This is a mix of faery tale, Wuxia and love story. The main cast does a breathtaking job, creating powerful characters with strengths and weaknesses, and led by their emotions and honor, including the demons. This makes a very moving story, as noone is really guilty and tries to hurt as few people as possible, or at least believes they're doing the right thing. I've been a fan of Vicky Zhao for years, and Donnie Yen is always great, but it's Xun Zhou that really shines here. Her mysterious charm creates a complex and charming character that we try to hope will either become good or be forgiven for her actions. Very recommended.