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The King of Masks (1996)
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Reviews Counted:17
Fresh:15
Rotten:2
Average Rating:7.5/10
Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins
Genre: Foreign Films
Synopsis: At the end of his life, The King of Masks (Chu Yuk), a master of an ancient and revered form of mask making, seeks to pass on his craft. However, tradition dictates that he can only teach the form... At the end of his life, The King of Masks (Chu Yuk), a master of an ancient and revered form of mask making, seeks to pass on his craft. However, tradition dictates that he can only teach the form to a male heir. Desperate to preserve his art, and in some sense himself, the heirless old man purchases a destitute child on the black market. When the boy reveals an unexpected secret, The King of Masks is torn between filial affection and ancient customs. [More]
Starring: Chu Yuk, Chao Yim Yin, Zhou Ren-Ying
Starring: Chu Yuk, Chao Yim Yin, Zhou Ren-Ying
Director: Wu Tianming
Director: Wu Tianming
Producer: Wu Tianming
Screenwriter: Wei Minglun
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Reviews for The King of Masks
This charming, '30s-set fable offers richer rewards than a jolt of adrenaline.
Reveals the desperate lengths a resilient little girl will go to find a permanent home.
The story centers around an elderly street performer who is a fast changer of silk masks.
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