Shadow Magic (2000)
Beijing, 1902: an enterprising young portrait photographer named Liu Jinglun, keen on new technology, befriends a newly-arrived Englishman who's brought projector, camera, and Lumière-brothers' shorts to open the Shadow Magic theater. Liu's work with Wallace brings him conflict with tradition and his father's authority, complicated by his falling in love with Ling, daughter of Lord Tan, star of Beijing's traditional opera. Liu sees movies as his chance to become wealthy and worthy of Ling. When the Shadow Magic pair are invited to show the films to the Empress Dowager, things look good. But, is disaster in the script? And, can movies preserve tradition even as they bring change?
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Ann Hu
Writing:
- Yixiong Chen
- Dan Huang
- Huaizhuo Liu
Stars:
Release Date: 2000-09-08
6.1/10
6.1/10
- Country: CN, DE, TW, US
- Language: 普通话 | English
- Runtime: 116
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Liu Jinglun (Liu Zhonglun)
Tan Xiaoling
Master Ren
Madame Ren
Lao Liu
Lord Tan
Master Ren (Ren JingFeng)
Madame Ren
Mi Hu
Widow Jiang
Master Ren (Ren JingFeng)
Mi Hu
Empress Ci Xi
Liu Jing Lun
San Boro
Lord Tan
