The King of Masks
Bian Lian
An old illusionist in China needs an heir to pass on the secret of his mask tricks – so he buys himself a grandson from a needy peasant. But the child is hiding a secret. When the magician finds out, there’s hell to pay, and only spectacular action can save the day. Swooping emotional drama about a kid who wants to be loved, and an old man who learns how to open his heart.
- Director
- Tian-Ming Wu
- Country
- China
- Year
- 1996
- Duration
- 91 mins
- Language
- Mandarin with English subtitles
- Cast
- Renying Zhou, Zhigang Zhang, Zhigang Zhao
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