Painted Skin: The Resurrection (2012)

Unleashed from an icy prison, the ancient and malevolent fox spirit Xiaowei (Xun Zhou) embarks on a sinister quest for humanity, her path entwined with a disfigured princess whose kingdom teeters on the brink of chaos. This visually stunning supernatural epic tells a tale of love, betrayal, and ambition. Xiaowei, confined for centuries within a frozen tomb, is now free to roam the world. Her quest for mortality is steeped in dark allure; she seduces men and devours their hearts. If a man willingly offers his heart, Xiaowei would shed her supernatural shackles, becoming human and treading the path of mortality. Simultaneously, a darkness looms over Princess Jing's (Wei Zhao) realm. With her kingdom crumbling, the scarred princess flees, her disfigurement cloaked beneath a mask wrought from pure gold. She seeks the love of her former protector, a noble guard tormented by past failures and the inability to save her. In a twist of fate, the lives of Xiaowei and Princess Jing intertwine, sparking a fierce battle for the princess's heart. The lines blur between love and manipulation, and the stakes are high in this lavish, mystical tale of heart and soul, as the destiny of two women hangs in the balance.

Painted Skin: The Resurrection is a drama movie featuring Zhou Xun and directed by Wuershan.

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