Summary
According to demon lore, it takes hundreds of years to attain human form. Even then, lacking a human heart, a demon cannot experience the true pains and passions of existence. However, there is a legend that if a pure human heart is freely offered to a demon, it can become a mortal and experience true life. Sequel of Painted Skin (2008).
Details
Release Date: June 28, 2012
Runtime: 131 minutes
Genres: Drama, Fantasy
Original Language: ZH
Rating: ⭐ 5.8/10 (98 votes)
Painted Skin Collection

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.

Painted Skin: The Resurrection
According to demon lore, it takes hundreds of years to attain human form. Even then, lacking a human heart, a demon cannot experience the true pains and passions of existence. However, there is a legend that if a pure human heart is freely offered to a demon, it can become a mortal and experience true life. Sequel of Painted Skin (2008).
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Cast

Zhou Xun
Xiao Wei

Chen Kun
Huo Xin

Zhao Wei
Princess Jing

Yang Mi
Que'er

William Feng
Pang Lang

Chen Tingjia
Queen of Tianlang

Lenox Lu
King of Tianlang

Kris Phillips
Grand Wizard

Gordon Liu Chia-Hui

Li Bingyuan

You Benchang

Zhang Yilong
Deputy General Gongsun/Big Bear

Qin Junjie
Young Huo Xin

Sun Jiankui

Morgan Benoit
Wolf Boy of Tian Lang Kingdom

Guan Xiaotong

Temur Gang
Lieutenant

Zhang Dong
Lieutenant




