Painted Skin: The Resurrection
Jun 28 2012
•2h 11m
•Drama, Fantasy
According to demon lore, it takes hundreds of years to attain human form. Even then, lacking a human heart, a demon cannot experience the true pains and passions of existence. However, there is a legend that if a pure human heart is freely offered to a demon, it can become a mortal and experience true life. Sequel of Painted Skin (2008).
Cast
See allZhou Xun
Xiao Wei
Chen Kun
Huo Xin
Zhao Wei
Princess Jing
Yang Mi
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