Painted Skin(2008)
Overview
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.
Director
Gordon Chan
Studio
Golden Sun Films
Cast
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
Qi Yuwu
as Xiao Yi / Lizard Demon
Jin Song
as Gao Xiang
David Liang Kai-Di
as Xia Huo Xiang
Xiao Cong
as Jing Ping
Liu Yan
as Patroness
Yeerjiang Mahepushen
as Bandit chief
Michael Tan An-Ye
as Da Dao
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
Golden Sun Films • Ningxia Film Studio • Shanghai Film Group
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Where can I watch Painted Skin?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Painted Skin (2008).
What is Painted Skin about?▼
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.
Who directed Painted Skin?▼
Painted Skin was directed by Gordon Chan and released in 2008. It is a fantasy, action, drama film.
How long is Painted Skin?▼
Painted Skin has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in Painted Skin?▼
The cast of Painted Skin includes 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 more.
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