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Green Snake
青蛇
1993 99 min Hong Kong 12+
★7.1
Action, Fantasy, Romance
Director: Hark Tsui
Trailers
Description
Two snake spirits become human and learn about love and suffering. A monk discovers his own weaknesses and finds that morality is not as simple as he had thought.
Starring
Joey Wang
Actor
Maggie Cheung
Actor
Wenzhuo Zhao
Actor
Awards
3 nominations total
Key opinion
Tsui Hark’s 1993 fantasy drama is a visually striking and stylistically bold interpretation of classic Chinese mythology. While its unconventional narrative and niche aesthetic may be obscure to general audiences, it remains a cult classic celebrated for its unique atmosphere and emotional resonance.
| Production | The film features a highly distinctive and atmospheric visual aesthetic, characterized by stylized costumes and evocative production design typical of 1990s Hong Kong fantasy. | |
| Acting | Maggie Cheung delivers a compelling and anchoring performance that drives the film's character-focused narrative. | |
| Theme | The narrative's exploration of Eastern mythology and human desire creates a poignant, mythic tragedy that resonates emotionally. | |
| Screenplay | The unconventional storytelling style, while artistically ambitious, leaves viewers divided; some appreciate the 'demented' and unique creative choices, while others find the narrative path obscure. |