The King of Masks (1996)

Original title

变脸

Directed by

Wu Tianming

Cast

Liu Yun Long, Yang Xue, Zhang Jia Yi, Li Chen, Tian Xiao Jie

Genre

drama film

Country

Hong Kong, People's Republic of China

Runtime

1h 35m

Rated

6

Rating

7.4 of 10 from 64 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

An elderly street performer who changes masks in his act searches for a male heir to pass on his skills. He takes in a young girl disguised as a boy, and they form a bond that challenges his old beliefs.

tenderpoignantslow-pacedbittersweetintimatemelancholicwarmreflective

What happens

The King of Masks (simplified Chinese: 变脸; traditional Chinese: 變臉; pinyin: Biàn Liǎn) is a 1996 Chinese film directed by Wu Tianming. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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