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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.
Painted Skin is a 2008 fantasy-action film based on Pu Songling's classic Chinese tale, starring Zhou Xun as a fox spirit who feeds on human hearts to preserve her beauty. When a general brings her home after rescuing her from bandits, her growing obsession with him unleashes supernatural chaos. This dark fantasy drama blends horror, romance, and martial arts into a visually stunning adaptation of a beloved literary classic.
When does Painted Skin come out?
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Available in: South Korea
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Wide release in Hong Kong
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Donnie YenPang Yong
Zhou XunXiao Wei
Chen KunWang Sheng
Vicky Zhao WeiPei Rong
Sun LiXia Bing
Qi YuwuXiao Yi / Lizard Demon
Jin SongGao Xiang- David Liang Kai-DiXia Huo Xiang
Xiao CongJing Ping
Liu YanPatroness
Yeerjiang MahepushenBandit chief
Michael Tan An-YeDa Dao
Qi YunpengMo Zhui
Wen YangTong Tou
Zhao ChangzhouJing An
Trailer
Painted Skin 《畫皮》(2008) Trailer
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Painted Skin — frequently asked
When was Painted Skin released?
Painted Skin was released on September 25, 2008.
What is Painted Skin based on?
The film is based on a classic short story by Pu Songling from Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, a renowned collection of Chinese folklore and supernatural tales.
Who stars in Painted Skin?
Zhou Xun plays the lead role of Xiao Wei, the fox spirit, alongside Chen Kun as General Wang Sheng.
What is the plot about?
The story follows a fox demon who must consume human hearts to maintain her youthful appearance. When a general rescues her and brings her home, she develops romantic feelings for him, leading to supernatural conflict and danger.
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