Shadow Magic
2000, 111 minutes, Rated PG
Beijing, 1902: an enterprising young portrait photographer named Liu Jinglun, keen on new technology, befriends a newly-arrived Englishman who's brought projector, camera, and Lumiere-brothers' shorts to open the Shadow Magic theatre. Liu's work with Wallace brings him conflict with tradition and his father's authority; complicated by his falling in love with Ling, daughter of Lord Tan, star of Beijing's traditional opera. Liu sees movies as his chance to become wealthy and worthy of Ling. When the Shadow Magic pair are invited to show the films to the Empress Dowager, things look good. But, is disaster in the script? And, can movies preserve tradition even as they bring change?
- Director:
- Ann Hu [1],
- Starring:
- Jared Harris [16], Yusheng Li [2], Peiqi Liu [2], Yufei Xing [1], Jingming Wang [1], Liping Lu [1], Yu Xia [1],
- Screen Formats:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Subtitles:
- English , Hindi
- Language and Sound:
- English 5.1 Dolby Digital
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