Shadow Magic
Original title: 西洋镜
Overview
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 Lumière-brothers' shorts to open the Shadow Magic theater. 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?
Top-billed cast
- ZZhang Kang
- YYang Fu Sen
- MMa Qi
- TTang Liang
- FFang Qingzhuo
- LLiu Peiqi
- CChen Xueyin
- TTong Lian Sheng
- QQi Mu
- WWang Lida
Crew
- Director
- Ann Hu
- Writers
- Yixiong Chen, Huaizhuo Liu, Dan Huang, Shiqiang Zuo, Ann Hu
- Production
- C&A Productions, Beijing Film Studio, China Film Co-Production, Central Motion Picture Corporation, Post Production Playground
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Frequently asked questions
What is Shadow Magic rated?
Shadow Magic has an audience rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 9 votes.
Who directed Shadow Magic?
Shadow Magic was directed by Ann Hu.
When was Shadow Magic released?
Shadow Magic was released in 2000.