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Painted Skin is a 2008 Chinese fantasy film directed by Gordon Chan, based on a story from Pu Songling's classical Chinese collection Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. The film stars Zhou Xun as Xiaowei, a fox spirit or demon who consumes human hearts to maintain her beauty and survival among humans. The production features Donnie Yen, Chen Kun, and Zhao Wei in supporting roles. The film adapts its supernatural source material into a romance-inflected narrative set in ancient China.
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What is Painted Skin (2008) based on?
Painted Skin is based on a story from Pu Songling's classical collection Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. Gordon Chan directed the 2008 Chinese fantasy film.
Who plays Xiaowei in Painted Skin?
Zhou Xun plays Xiaowei, a fox spirit or demon who maintains her beauty by consuming human hearts. Donnie Yen and Chen Kun also star in the film.
What kind of creature is Xiaowei?
Xiaowei is a supernatural fox spirit associated with shape-shifting and seduction. Her need to consume human hearts drives the film's central conflict with the human characters.
Is Painted Skin connected to Painted Skin: The Resurrection?
Yes. Painted Skin: The Resurrection is a later 2012 sequel with a new story and cast focus, while the 2008 film centers on Xiaowei and the characters played by Zhou Xun, Chen Kun, and Zhao Wei.
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