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Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: Pupil's Language
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Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: Pupil's Language

2024-03-05 · 80 min · ★ 6.0

Thriller · War

This film tells the story of scholar Fang Dong who endangers his life because of his greed for beauty, and his kind-hearted Ya who loves Fang Dong deeply and chooses to sacrifice herself in exchange for Fang Dong. The prodigal son Fang Dong embarks on a journey to find his true love, and encounters and rescues an oppressed kind-hearted banshee on the road. With the help of the demon catcher and others, the lovers finally get married, a poignant love story.

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Directors
Shuai Xing
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Countries
China
Status
Released

Top Cast

Liu YilongLiu YilongFang Dong
Li LinfeiLi LinfeiLing'er
Gao WeimanGao WeimanQingqing
Zou SiyangZou SiyangMin'er
Hao ZeWu Maxuan
Yan YanYan YanOld Demon
Li Hung-KitLi Hung-KitZhang Jingui
Luo JingLuo JingServant

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