In February, 88 Films is releasing the Blu-ray (Region B) for Picture of a Nymph (aka Painting of a Nymph), a 1988 Hong Kong action-fantasy directed by Wu Ma (Showdown at the Cotton Mill).
Starring Yuen Biao (Millennium Dragon) in one of his most tender roles, this visually rich masterpiece of Hong Kong cinema captures the eternal struggle between passion, sacrifice and destiny.
Picture of a Nymph also stars Joey Wong (City Hunter), Wu Ma (Encounters of the Spooky Kind), Lawrence Ng Kai Wah (The Magic Crane), Elizabeth Lee Mei Fung (Blonde Fury), May Lo Mei Mei (Return Engagement), Fanny Sit Chi Lun (Her Vengeance), Yuen Wah (Kung Fu Vs. Acrobatic) and David Lam Wai (Bloody Brotherhood).
Limited Edition Features:
- O-ring and rigid slipcase with new artwork by Sean Longmore
- Booklet with notes by Paul Bramhall & Fraser Elliott
artcards
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
This title is now available at The Goodie Emporium, a U.S.-based online store that currently has many Import Shaw Brothers/Golden Harvest/martial arts DVD/Blu-ray movies in-stock – with New titles being added regularly!
Watch the Trailer below:
A Chinese ghost story’s carbone copy but not as good as the original?
I’ll pass.
It’s my first time watching this and sure, it’s a Chinese Ghost Story rip off which I’d gladly accept until A Chinese Ghost Story is release in English speaking territories.