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Soul Snatcher movie

🎬 Title: Soul Snatcher / 赤狐书生

Story: This captivating historical fantasy film tells the story of a down-on-his-luck scholar and a cunning fox demon in their quest for a magical pill. Chen Linong portrays the innocent Wang Zijin, who is journeying to Beijing when he unexpectedly forms a close bond with Li Xian’s fox demon, Bai Shisan. What Wang doesn’t realize is that the clever Bai Shisan intends to use him to secure the elusive pill that grants immortality.

⭐ Rating: 6.1 (10 votes)

📅 Release date: December 4, 2020

⏱️ Runtime: 2 hours and 5 minutes

🎭 Genres: Comedy, Fantasy

🎬 Directors: Song Haolin, Yi Liqi

✍️ Writers: Li Huiyan, Ran Ping, Ran Jianan, Yang Weiwei

🌍 Country: China

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👥 Cast: Chen Linong (Prince Jin), Li Xian (白十三), Hani Kyzy (Yinglian), Pei Kuishan (Mr. He), Jiang Chao (Landowner Zhu), Morning Chang (玄狐长老), Li Xiaochuan (Yin Yang Taoist), David Wang (Liu Daoran), Steven Hao, Tien Niu

Editor’s note: Here’s a brief overview of Soul Snatcher (2020): This film artfully combines elements of comedy and fantasy, prioritizing character development over flashy effects. Director Song Haolin crafts a coherent narrative that emphasizes character interactions. The performances by Chen Linong, Li Xian, and Hani Kyzy are genuine and understated. At a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes, the film maintains a steady pace and rarely drags on. Its reception has been mixed, but it’s worth watching for its mood and ambiance. If the storyline intrigues you, consider adding it to your watchlist.

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