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Painted Skin: The Resurrection Xiaowei searches for a freely given heart in order to become human, while Princess Jing dons a man's armor to search for her true love. 287 IMDb 6.2 2 h 11 min 2012
A trade between Princess Jing and Xiao Wei triggers an all-out war between humans and demons.
"The Painted Skin" (Chinese: 畫皮; pinyin: Huàpí) is a short story by the Chinese writer Pu Songling collected in Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio in 1740. Literary critics have recognised it as one of the best and best-known entries in Strange Tales ; in particular, its textual detail and in-depth characterisation are lauded.
Xiao Wei (Zhou Xun), a millennia-old fox spirit, has been imprisoned for centuries under a frozen lake as punishment for violating demon laws by saving the life of the man she loved. Her sheer will to survive attracts the bird spirit Xiao Que (Mi Yang)who breaks the ice and revives her. But only when a pure human heart is freely offered to the demon, can Xiao Wei truly live again. To regain ...
Feb 25, 2017 · Rating: Pretty Good (4/5) Painted Skin: Resurrection works because it brings so many different layers and genre elements to the table. There is something for everyone, and it is beautifully shot. the colors, the music, the way images flow across the screen create an enchanting blend. It is often when the action rests that it has the strongest ...
Aug 17, 2012 · According to ancient lore, if a human freely offers their heart to a demon, that monster can become mortal, experiencing the true pains and passions of existence. This is the ultimate triumph of the underworld. Xiaowei, a millennia-old fox spirit, is freed from her frozen prison and transforms into a dangerous seductress, consuming living hearts to keep her beautiful as she searches for her ...
Aug 17, 2012 · “Painted Skin: The Resurrection,” directed by Wuershan, is a love story set in a fantasy land filled with demons and warriors.
