Painted Faces
The critically-acclaimed story of three young men growing from a traditional Chinese theatrical school to stardom in Hong Kong's thriving film industry.
A warm, character-driven drama about mentorship and artistic growth within a traditional Peking Opera school, following three young men's journey from discipline to stardom.
This is a story about the Peking Opera School that Jackie Chan, Samo Hung and Yuen Biao attended as young men. The story is about their teacher Master Yu and his school.
Essence
Ensemble
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Master Yu Jim-Yuen
Lam Ching-Ying
Uncle Hua
Cheng Pei-pei
Master Cheng
Lee Din-Hing
Cheng Lung's Mother
Yeung Yam-Yin
Child Sammo
Chung Gam-Yam
Teenage Sammo
Siu Ming-Fui
Child Ah-Lung (Big Nose/Jackie Chan)
Cheung Man-Lung
Teenage Ah-Lung (Big Nose/Jackie Chan)
Goo Fai
Child Yuen Biao
Wong Kim-Wai
Teenage Yuen Biao
Winnie Lau Siu-Wai
Hsiao-hsien
Jue Yam-Fai
Child Ming
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