Desperate for his art to survive, the King of Masks finds an apprentice in a destitute child purchased on the black market. When the child reveals an unexpected secret, their relationship is suddenly tested by both the old man's stubborn sense of tradition and the established customs of China.

Based on the story by Chen Wen-kuei. Originally released as a motion picture in 1996. Special features include: Digitally mastered audio & video ; theatrical trailer ; production notes ; interactive menus ; scene selections. Chinese collection. Based on the story by Chen Wen-kuei. Special features: Digitally mastered audio & video ; theatrical trailer ; production notes ; interactive menus ; scene selections.