Painted Skin The Resurrection - Hong Kong Kung Fu Martial Arts Action movie DVD

An ancient fox spirit embarks on a diabolical quest to become human after escaping an icy prison; and becomes bound to a disfigured princess who seeks the love of a noble guard as her kingdom crumbles in this lavish supernatural epic. Confined to a frozen cell for centuries; malevolent fox spirit Xiaowei (Xun Zhou) regains her freedom and seeks to preserve her beauty by seducing men and consuming their hearts. Should a man offer her his heart willingly; Xiaowei will become mortal; breaking free of the underworld and experiencing living among the living. Meanwhile; as a dark cloud falls over her kingdom; Princess Jing (Wei Zhao) flees; hiding her deep facial scars under a mask of pure gold while seeking the love of her former protector; who remains haunted by his failure to save her years prior. When destiny brings Xiaowei and Princess Jing together; the battle for the princess' heart begins. 131 min. English subtitled.