Ask MDL: Myths, Legends and Imaginary Worlds During the Southern Song Dynasty, when it was difficult to distinguish between humans and spirits, the powerful monk of Golden Hill Temple, Fat Hoi, believed in strictly maintaining the boundaries between the classes of humans and spirits. During this time, two snake spirits living in a remote purple bamboo forest finally take on human form as beautiful young women, after each undergoing one thousand years and five hundred years of cultivation, respectively. They decide to live among humans, find out what it means to be human, and behave like humans. Their sisterhood encounters challenges when the more-powerful snake spirit, White Snake Bai Su Shen, meets the scholar Hsui Xi En of West Lake and decides to bring him into their lives and abode. Green Snake Xiao Qing is too careless one day, and Hsui Xi En eventually discovers the full truth about the two beautiful women he cherishes. (Source: Nu Nu Cinema) Edit Translation
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Cast & Credits
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![Vincent Zhao in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie(1993)]( "Vincent Zhao in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie(1993)")
Vincent Zhao Main Role -
![Joey Wong in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie(1993)]( "Joey Wong in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie(1993)")
Joey Wong“White Snake”Main Role -
![Maggie Cheung in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie(1993)]( "Maggie Cheung in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie(1993)")
Maggie Cheung Main Role -
![Ma Jing Wu in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie(1993)]( "Ma Jing Wu in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie(1993)")
Ma Jing Wu Main Role -
![Wu Hsing Kuo in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie(1993)]( "Wu Hsing Kuo in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie(1993)")
Wu Hsing KuoXu Xian [Scholar]Main Role -
![Tien Feng in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie(1993)]( "Tien Feng in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie(1993)")
Tien Feng"Spider"Support Role
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Some of the over the top acting can put some people off which is understandable but I believe that just adds more of the historical feel to this type of ancient folklore story. This movie's setting is all taken place in a fictional setting with myths and folklore embedded in it and this type of acting, to me, is meant to bring out more of the historical feeling to these ancient folklore characters. The overly theatrical acting in this movie was so unique to witness and I loved it.
The cinematography and music really exemplify the ancient folklore setting that the movie is trying to portray. I really felt like I was in a mythical world while watching this movie. The ambiance of every scene was incredible. The beautiful traditional Chinese music just adds more of the historical feel this movie has.
This movie talks about ethics and morals by giving us human characters and demons communicating with other interchangeably. You start to see the deeper picture of our own morals in the world of what we consider right and wrong. Another strong theme implemented in this movie is love. The main characters go through a big trial one after another just to go through this journey of experiencing love. In the end, you realize how the humans and demons in this movie think about their own values with what is ethically right or wrong along with the idea of what love actually is. Every character has their own purpose in the beginning and seeing all their lives intertwine with each other will open your mind more about the world we live in.
Overall, I highly recommend this movie to anyone looking to be introduced to a movie with ancient Chinese folklore. This movie may be old and very aberrant than your typical movie but it's truly a jewel that's still hidden and deserves to be seen more.
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