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A hauntingly beautiful tale of love, art, and the supernatural, Picture of a Nymph (1988) stars Yuen Biao in one of his most tender and visually stunning roles. Set in ancient China, the story follows a gentle scholar whose chance encounter with a mysterious young woman leads to a love that transcends the boundaries of life and death. But when he unwittingly releases a vengeful demon from centuries of imprisonment, the spirit of his beloved becomes the demon’s only hope for regaining power. To protect her, the scholar paints her likeness, allowing her to hide within the portrait — but his devotion soon draws the wrath of dark forces. Blending romance, fantasy, and dazzling martial arts spectacle, Picture of a Nymph is a visually rich masterpiece of Hong Kong cinema that captures the eternal struggle between passion, sacrifice, and destiny. LIMITED EDITION FEATURES: O-RING AND RIGID SLIPCASE WITH NEW ARTWORK BY SEAN LONGMORE BOOKLET WITH NOTES BY PAUL BRAMHALL & FRASER ELLIOTT ARTCARDS SPECIAL FEATURES: Brand new 2K restoration from the Original Negative High-Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation in original 1.85:1 aspect ratio 2.0 Cantonese mono with newly translated English subtitles Audio commentary by HK cinema expert Frank Djeng Audio commentary by HK cinema expert David West Image Gallery Original Trailer Reversible sleeve featuring new art by Sean Longmore and original Hong Kong artwork TECHNICAL SPECS: Region Code: AB Audio: 2.0 Cantonese mono with newly translated English subs Picture: High-Definition Blu-ray (1080p) 1.85:1 aspect ratio Runtime: 98 mins approx. Language: English Subtitles: English Cert: 18
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Picture of a Nymph (1988)
97 min
Shih Erh, a Taoist monk disciple, takes in a scholar named Tsui Hung-Chuen after he inadvertently burned down his house after battling a demon. Shih Erh and his master Wu Men-Chu house and attempt to protect Tsui from the demons and spirits that lurk nearby; however, Tsui encounters a benevolent female ghost named Mo Chiu, who is confined to the hands of the wicked King Ghost.