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Release Year2020
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Fantasy
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DirectorFrancis Nam
WritersSu Yuenian
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsStrange Stories of Liao Zhai - The Land of Lan Ruo
About Strange Stories of Liao Zhai - The Land of Lan Ruo
The Tree Demon of Black Mountain wrecked the three realms, and was later sealed by the four demon spirits symbiotic old and sick. The only person in the world, Pu Songling, can unlock the four seals by writing. Pu Songling writes "Painted Skin", "Ying Ning" and "Xiao Xie", opening the first three doors of the old and sick to release the Black Mountain avatar. When the Black Mountain doppelganger fought with the Heavenly Maiden, the Heavenly Maiden, who had disappeared in shape, was transformed with the help of Pu Songling's wife, Zhen Niang. Bring Pu Songling to the demon world to close the three doors
Directed by Francis Nam, Strange Stories of Liao Zhai - The Land of Lan Ruo leans on a strong ensemble — Zhang Yaqi, Zhang Zixuan, Yu Sichu — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 2020.
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