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The King of Masks

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The King of Masks (1996)

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Reviews Counted: 16 Fresh: 14  Rotten:2 Average Rating: 7.5/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins

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 in some sense himself, the heirless old man purchases a... 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]

Genre: Foreign Films

Starring: Chu Yuk, Chao Yim Yin, Zhou Ren-Ying

Director: Wu Tianming
Producer: Wu Tianming
Screenwriter: Wei Minglun

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Jul 3, 2000

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This charming, '30s-set fable offers richer rewards than a jolt of adrenaline.

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Reveals the desperate lengths a resilient little girl will go to find a permanent home.

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Movieline
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The story centers around an elderly street performer who is a fast changer of silk masks.

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