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Painted Skin

Film · 2008

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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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Gordon Chandirector · writer
  2. Abe Kwong Man-Waiwriter
  3. Lau Ho-Leungwriter
  4. Xiao Kaiproducer
  5. Hong Pangproducer
  6. Bill Lui Cho-Hungproduction designer

On screen

  1. Chen Kunlead actor
  2. Vicky Zhao Weilead actor
  3. Zhou Xunlead actor
  4. Donnie Yenlead actor
  5. David Liang Kai-Disupporting actor
  6. Xiao Congsupporting actor
  7. Yeerjiang Mahepushensupporting actor
  8. Jin Songsupporting actor
  9. Liu Yansupporting actor
  10. Qi Yuwusupporting actor
  11. Sun Lisupporting actor
  12. Dai Xiaoyiguest actor
  13. Han Zhenhuaguest actor
  14. Jin Liangguest actor
  15. Michael Tan An-Yeguest actor
  16. Qi Yunpengguest actor
  17. Qu Daleiguest actor
  18. Zhao Changzhouguest actor
  19. Fei Wangguest actor
  20. Wen Yangguest actor
  21. Li Qilongguest actor
  22. Qin Pengfeiguest actor
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From the people who made Painted Skin

28
  1. The Four2012 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. 14 Blades2010 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  3. Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. Fight Back to School 21992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  5. King of Beggars1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. Kung Fu Jungle2014 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  7. God of War2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. Fight Back to School1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Thunderbolt1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. Fist of Legend1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. Bruce Lee, My Brother2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. The Bodyguard from Beijing1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Warriors of Future2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Daisy2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Manhunt2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. The Medallion2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Hard Boiled1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. The King of Fighters2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  20. Dragons Forever1988 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Zombie Fight Club2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. Badges of Fury2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  23. Contract Killer1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  24. Police Story: Lockdown2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Birth of the Dragon2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. The King's Daughter2022 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Twin Dragons1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Invisible Target2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Mulan: Rise of a WarriorVicky Zhao WeiChen Kun2009 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. Flying Swords of Dragon GateChen KunZhou Xun2011 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. The Yin Yang MasterChen KunZhou Xun2021 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. The Lost BladesmanDonnie YenSun Li2011 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  5. The ProsecutorDonnie Yen2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  6. So YoungVicky Zhao Wei2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  7. The Twins EffectDonnie Yen2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. So CloseVicky Zhao Wei2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Mojin: The Lost LegendChen Kun2015 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. Warriors of Heaven and EarthVicky Zhao WeiYeerjiang Mahepushen2003 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. SakraDonnie Yen2023 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. The BanquetZhou Xun2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Suzhou RiverZhou Xun2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  14. The MessageZhou Xun2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. Born in ChinaZhou Xun2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Dragon Tiger GateDonnie Yen2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. Big BrotherDonnie Yen2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. Shaolin SoccerVicky Zhao Wei2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. ConfuciusZhou Xun2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. True LegendZhou Xun2010 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  21. Master Z: Ip Man LegacyDonnie YenLiu Yan2018 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  22. IcemanDonnie Yen2014 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. New Dragon Gate InnDonnie Yen1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  24. Raging FireDonnie Yen2021 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. Enter the Fat DragonDonnie Yen2020 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. Flash PointDonnie Yen2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  27. An Empress and the WarriorsDonnie Yen2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  28. DragonDonnie Yen2011 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  29. Wing ChunDonnie Yen1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  30. SPL: Kill ZoneDonnie Yen2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  31. Ip Man 3Donnie Yen2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  32. Ip ManDonnie Yen2008 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  33. Ip Man 4: The FinaleDonnie Yen2019 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  34. Once Upon a Time in China IIDonnie Yen1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. The Monkey KingDonnie Yen2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. Iceman: The Time TravelerDonnie Yen2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. John Wick: Chapter 4Donnie Yen2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  38. Iron MonkeyDonnie Yen1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. Special IDDonnie Yen2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. HeroDonnie Yen2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. Ip Man 2Donnie Yen2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. xXx: Return of Xander CageDonnie Yen2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. MulanDonnie Yen2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  44. Bodyguards and AssassinsDonnie Yen2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  45. FearlessSun Li2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  46. Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryDonnie Yen2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. Chasing the DragonDonnie Yen2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  48. Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea DragonChen Kun2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  49. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of DestinyDonnie Yen2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. Little Big SoldierJin Song2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. Red Cliff IIVicky Zhao Wei2009 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  52. ShadowSun Li2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  53. Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of StormsChen Kun2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  54. Red CliffVicky Zhao Wei2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  55. Shanghai KnightsDonnie Yen2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. Blade IIDonnie Yen2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. Cloud AtlasZhou Xun2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. Monster Hunt 2Liu Yan2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. Seven SwordsDonnie Yen2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. The MythJin Song2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. BaitQi Yuwu2012 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. Highlander: EndgameDonnie Yen2000 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. The Twins Effect IIDonnie Yen2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. ProtégéQi Yuwu2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. Creation of the Gods II: Demon ForceChen Kun2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. Let the Bullets FlyChen Kun2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared

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Same franchise

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  1. Painted Skin: The Resurrection2012 · FilmStrong· 4 shared