Painted Skin: The Guo Jingming Edition (2020)

Other name: 画皮仙子 , Hua Pi Xian Zi , Hua Pi , 畫皮 , 画皮

Description:

Painted Skin: The Guo Jingming Edition presents a compelling and reimagined take on the classic narrative, featuring a dramatic role-reversal and a fresh story direction. At its heart is Xiao Wei, a mesmerizing fox demon who maintains his clean, youthful appearance by feasting on human hearts. His path takes an unexpected turn when General Pei Rong, a compassionate and strong leader, rescues him from the aftermath of a brutal battlefield, offering him a new home.

Yet, this act of kindness quickly leads to unforeseen complications. Xiao Wei's deepest desires become fixated on the hearts of General Pei Rong and her husband, Wang Sheng. These two hearts are coveted for profoundly different reasons, hinting at a complex web of motivations that extends beyond mere sustenance. As Xiao Wei settles into their lives, trouble inevitably brews, promising a thrilling exploration of desire, deception, and the dark secrets that lie beneath a beautiful facade. This short film delves into the dangerous dynamics that unfold within the household.

Director: Edward Guo

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2020

Genre:Fantasy; Mystery; Wuxia