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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 to a male heir. Desperate to preserve his art, and... 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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