Ask MDL: Myths, Legends and Imaginary Worlds Two snake spirits have been training for many centuries to take human form and experience the love, freedom and wisdom that is supposedly only available to humans. White Snake is the more experienced one and proceeds to get engaged with local scholar Hsui Xien, with whom she plans to have a child which would complete her passage into the mortal realm. Green Snake is the younger and more impulsive of the two sisters and she is not yet quite sure about the benefits of the human world. The two snakes move into their magically created house and start a successful medical practice in the town. Their enemies are a buffoonish Taoist and an overzealous Buddhist monk Fa Hoi who make various attempts to banish them from the human world. The monk thinks of himself as a keeper of the natural order of the world and is very prejudiced against spiritual beings seeking to improve themselves. He brings things to a head when he abducts White's husband from the human/spirit mixed marriage into his religious reeducation camp–styled temple. The pregnant White Snake and the Green Snake proceed to rescue Hsui Xien with their magical prowess. They pit their skills against the monk by trying to flood the temple situated atop a mountain, thereby causing severe catastrophe in the region. Edit Translation
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Cast & Credits
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![Maggie Cheung in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Maggie Cheung in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Maggie Cheung Main Role -
![Vincent Zhao in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Vincent Zhao in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Vincent Zhao Main Role -
![Joey Wong in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Joey Wong in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Joey Wong“White Snake”Main Role -
![Wu Hsing Kuo in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Wu Hsing Kuo in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Wu Hsing KuoXu Xian [Scholar]Main Role -
![Ma Jing Wu in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Ma Jing Wu in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Ma Jing Wu Main Role -
![Tien Feng in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie (1993)]( "Tien Feng in Green Snake Hong Kong Movie (1993)")
Tien Feng"Spider"Support Role
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Some of the over the top acting can put some people off which is understandable but I believe that just adds more of the historical feel to this type of ancient folklore story. This movie's setting is all taken place in a fictional setting with myths and folklore embedded in it and this type of acting, to me, is meant to bring out more of the historical feeling to these ancient folklore characters. The overly theatrical acting in this movie was so unique to witness and I loved it.
The cinematography and music really exemplify the ancient folklore setting that the movie is trying to portray. I really felt like I was in a mythical world while watching this movie. The ambiance of every scene was incredible. The beautiful traditional Chinese music just adds more of the historical feel this movie has.
This movie talks about ethics and morals by giving us human characters and demons communicating with other interchangeably. You start to see the deeper picture of our own morals in the world of what we consider right and wrong. Another strong theme implemented in this movie is love. The main characters go through a big trial one after another just to go through this journey of experiencing love. In the end, you realize how the humans and demons in this movie think about their own values with what is ethically right or wrong along with the idea of what love actually is. Every character has their own purpose in the beginning and seeing all their lives intertwine with each other will open your mind more about the world we live in.
Overall, I highly recommend this movie to anyone looking to be introduced to a movie with ancient Chinese folklore. This movie may be old and very aberrant than your typical movie but it's truly a jewel that's still hidden and deserves to be seen more.
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