Director: Wu Tianming
Scriptwriter: Wei Minglung after Chan Mankwal's novel
Cinematographer: Mu Dayuan
Art Director: Wu Xujing
Music: Zhao Jiping
Cast: Chu Yuk, Chao Yimyim, Zhao Zhigang, Zhang Ruitang
Production: Shaw Brothers HK Ltd.
Distribution:
Cinema Public Films
84 rue du président Wilson
92 300 Levallois Perret
France
Tel: 0033 1.41.27.01.44
Fax: 0033 1.42.70.06.65
Mail: [email protected]
www.cinemapublicfilms.com
Year: 1996
Screening: 2020, 2007, 2001, 1999
35 mm, Colour, 100 min, OV Mandarin with French Subtitles
At the beginning of the century, an old manfrom Szu Ch'uan district carries on the tradition of street opera in central China. He wears masks, and his skilful transformations into the king of monkeys, the emperor, or the lord of death grant him the title of King of Masks. He lives on his own with "General", his monkey. He can only teach his art to a boy. After the dismissal of his only son, he decides to adopt a small boy, an easy thing to do in a country where parents sell their children to survive. An affectionate bond ties the old artist and the child, until he discovers Doogie is a girl ....
