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Release Year2020
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Fantasy
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DirectorZhao Cong
WritersSu Yuenian
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsSix Strange Tales of Liao Zhai
About Six Strange Tales of Liao Zhai
A demon spirit who has been cultivating virtue all his life, and has accumulated merit and virtue, but unexpectedly, the demon of evil thoughts, Chang Sheng, who considers himself to be an immortal, tries to control the entire demon world and causes misfortune.
Directed by Zhao Cong, Six Strange Tales of Liao Zhai leans on a strong ensemble — Yu Jiamiao, Yu Xinyan, Qiu Shijian — 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 drama titles of 2020.
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