During the Late Tang Dynasty, a manor is invaded by a demon cat and a sense of unrest befalls the capital of Changan. A poet is charged with investigating the case and meets up with a monk. The two work together and pull apart the thread of clues to reveal a history of truths leading to the events.
Production
Chen Kaige rebuilt Changan city at 1:1 scale. The man does not do subtle.
Cinematography
Every frame looks like a scroll painting that got into a fight with a disco ball.
Costume
The concubine's wardrobe alone probably ate half the budget.
Director
Chen Kaige
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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