Painted Skin
画皮
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.
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Painted Skin 《畫皮》(2008) Trailer
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Frequently asked questions about Painted Skin
Where can I watch Painted Skin in the United States?
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What are the ratings for Painted Skin?
Painted Skin scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Painted Skin?
Painted Skin stars Donnie Yen, Zhou Xun, Chen Kun, Zhao Wei, and Sun Li. Gordon Chan is the director.
How long is Painted Skin?
Painted Skin runs 1h 43m (103 minutes).
When did Painted Skin come out?
Painted Skin was released on September 25, 2008.
Which studio made Painted Skin?
Painted Skin was produced by Golden Sun Films, 宁夏电影制片厂, and Shanghai Film Group in China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
What language is Painted Skin in?
Painted Skin is in Chinese, and its original title is 画皮.
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