Shadow Magic (2000)★ 7.1/10

PG · CN,DE,TW,US · 116 min · September 8, 2000

• Drama
• History
• Romance

Directed by: Ann Hu

Written by: Chang-Lun Chen, Ann Hu, Dan Huang, Huaizhuo Liu, Robert McAndrew

Liu befriends an Englishman bringing cinema to Beijing. Their modern interests conflict with traditions, Liu's father, and Liu's love for Ling. They navigate screening films for the Empress Dowager while balancing progress and customs.