The Legend of the Six Dynasty
六朝怪談
Synopsis
This film is in the style of Liaozhai, consisting of three ghost stories. The first story, "The Horse Girl," depicts the turbulent relationship between a young woman living alone in the suburbs and her beloved horse. The second story, "The Ancient Temple," tells of an assassin hunting down the exiled emperor of a previous dynasty in an ancient hall during a time of political upheaval. The third story, "The Child in the Mirror," portrays a hypocritical old monk who, unable to bear the guilt of his actions, meets a tragic end.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wang Chu-Chin
- Screenplay & Story
- Wang Chu-Chin, Kuan Kuan
- Original Title
- 六朝怪談
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hung Chi Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wang Chu-Chin
Wang Chu-Chin, Kuan Kuan
Department Leadership Roster
Wang Chu-Chin
Director
Wang Chu-Chin
Writer
Kuan Kuan
Writer
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What is The Legend of the Six Dynasty about?
This film is in the style of Liaozhai, consisting of three ghost stories. The first story, "The Horse Girl," depicts the turbulent relationship between a young woman living alone in the suburbs and her beloved horse. The second story, "The Ancient Temple," tells of an assassin hunting down the exiled emperor of a previous dynasty in an ancient hall during a time of political upheaval. The third story, "The Child in the Mirror," portrays a hypocritical old monk who, unable to bear the guilt of his actions, meets a tragic end.
Who directed The Legend of the Six Dynasty?
The Legend of the Six Dynasty was directed by Wang Chu-Chin.
Who stars in The Legend of the Six Dynasty?
The principal cast of The Legend of the Six Dynasty includes Terry Hu, Kuan Kuan, Han Chiang.
When was The Legend of the Six Dynasty released and how long is it?
The Legend of the Six Dynasty was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.