Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Donnie Yen
Pang Yong
Lead
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
DL
David Liang Kai-Di
Xia Huo Xiang
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gordon Chan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Painted Skin is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
