Painted Skin
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.
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About Painted Skin
Painted Skin is a 2008 Chinese-language fantasy, action and drama film directed by Gordon Chan. The cast is led by Donnie Yen, Zhou Xun, Chen Kun. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 200 ratings.
Painted Skin was produced by Golden Sun Films, Ningxia Film Studio, and Shanghai Film Group and made in China and Hong Kong. It was released on September 25, 2008, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- Gordon Chan
- Writers
- Gordon Chan, Lau Ho-Leung, Abe Kwong Man-Wai
- Release date
- September 25, 2008
- Original language
- Chinese
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Production
- Golden Sun Films, Ningxia Film Studio, Shanghai Film Group
Painted Skin cast & crew
Painted Skin was directed by Gordon Chan and written by Gordon Chan, Lau Ho-Leung, and Abe Kwong Man-Wai.
The cast features Donnie Yen as Pang Yong, Zhou Xun as Xiao Wei, Chen Kun as Wang Sheng, Vicky Zhao Wei as Pei Rong, Sun Li as Xia Bing, and Qi Yuwu as Xiao Yi / Lizard Demon.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Hong Pang and Xiao Kai.
Is Painted Skin worth watching?
Painted Skin holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 166 ratings, a solidly received fantasy films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, action, and drama, Painted Skin is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Painted Skin
Donnie Yen
Pang Yong
Zhou Xun
Xiao Wei
Chen Kun
Wang Sheng
Vicky Zhao Wei
Pei Rong
Sun Li
Xia Bing
Qi Yuwu
Xiao Yi / Lizard Demon
Jin Song
Gao Xiang
David Liang Kai-Di
Xia Huo Xiang
Xiao Cong
Jing Ping
Liu Yan
Patroness
Yeerjiang Mahepushen
Bandit chief
Michael Tan An-Ye
Da Dao
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▸Where can I watch Painted Skin in United States?
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▸What language is Painted Skin in?
Painted Skin is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Painted Skin?
Painted Skin runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Painted Skin rated?
Painted Skin is rated 15. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 166 ratings.
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