Painted Skin (2022)

Other name: 画皮, 畫皮, 聊齋奇緣：畫皮, 聊斋奇缘：画皮, Hua Pi, Раскрашенная кожа

Description:

Painted Skin unravels a haunting narrative of forbidden desire and perilous obsession. At its core lies the intense and deeply sadistic relationship between the alluring banshee, Xiao Rong, and the principled scholar, Wang Huai Qing. Their fateful encounter ignites a powerful connection that defies the natural order, blurring the lines between the human and supernatural realms. This is not a tale of simple romance, but a complex exploration of a love born from torment and insatiable yearning. As their destinies intertwine, the banshee's dark nature clashes with the scholar's humanity, setting in motion a period of profound emotional turmoil and existential conflict. The film delves into the dangerous intricacies of human-devil relationships, where life and death hang precariously in the balance, revealing the ultimate sacrifices demanded by a love that challenges all boundaries.

Director: Liu Bin Jie [刘彬杰]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Drama; Fantasy; Historical; Novel; Romance