Movies Similar to Painted Skin

Skate Story: Shortplay Depth I(2024)

In the underworld, demons do not sleep. The moon keeps them awake. Most avoid the harsh moonlight and catch what little rest they can. One demon decides to skate through the underworld to reach the moon. This demon will eat the moon and free itself.

At Home with Mystic(2015)

Arnie Miller, a small town guy from rural Connecticut, is forced to navigate a complicated weekend when convinced to go visit an ex girlfriend in Chicago.

Bloodline(2020)

Bloodline tells the story of a witch named Alice, who after falling pregnant runs away from her coven. Arthur, the son of Alice explores the difficulties of fitting in with his family when he dosen't have the same powers.

A Tale of Yearning(2022)

This is a sad tale of a noble lady who is entranced by an opera singer. Hoping to get closer to the singer, the lady takes up lessons with her. Despite their affection, they must face obstacles.

Black Belts(2023)

KJ, an offbeat middle schooler and martial arts movie nerd from Compton, challenges the top dojos in South LA, wearing his uncle’s old black belt. But when his former fighter dad gets too involved, both learn there’s more to life than keeping your guard up.

The Ghost(2023)

12-year-old Clarice Cheung feels like she’s invisible — especially next to her older sister Naomi. But when a fight breaks out at the dinner table, it awakens a ghost that begins taking the family, one by one. Now Clarice and Naomi must work together to stop this powerful spirit, before their family is torn apart forever.

Decimation(2013)

Set in 1942, DECIMATION tells the story of ten Russian soldiers accused of cowardice and their subsequent punishment.

The Stranger(2022)

Paano Humuli ng Kidlat(2022)

A man is hell-bent on leaning towards the forces of luck as he searches for the final winning lottery digit.

The Fox Spirit and The Little Priest(2021)

She has waited 300 years for the other to be born again. Can their relationship find a new start when one is a fox spirit, and the other a priestess?

Two Belles in Love(2021)

She smells her fragrance, she sees her talent... The ancient love story of Cui Jianyun and Cao Yuhua. The plight of these two women is told as they fall in love due to the admiration for each other's stunning beauty and literary craft. Adapted from the Kunqu opera & story by Li Yu, "Fragrant Companion/Lianxiang Companion", this short film includes a parallel between the play and "reality." The ending has been altered from the original play.

Help, I Accidentally Stole My Shixiong's Crush!(2021)

Shi Mei is tasked to protect the girl her Shixiong likes. She ends up falling for her along the way.

Far From Water(2024)

Two friends experience a moment of intimacy that leaves them questioning the future of their relationship.

After All(2013)

Yaakov, an elderly man, arrives at Vera's apartment, looking for a woman who will see him discreetly. Yaakov comes face to face with Vera's personal life and his passion is tempered by his conscience. As Vera begins the routine, Yaakov must decide between his morals and his need to satisfy his urge.

Lemon(2013)

A man with his family in tow attempt to return a defective used car to the dealer. Tempers flare, the unexpected happens, and preconceptions are shattered.

La Jetée(1962)

A man confronts his past during an experiment that attempts to find a solution to the problems of a post-apocalyptic world caused by a world war.

Fabrizio’s Initiation(2016)

In the heat of summer, Fabrizio is desperate to find the right time and place to make out with Nadia, his longtime girlfriend. With frustration building because his best laid plans are constantly getting interrupted, he comes up with a novel solution — but it will take more than just one teen boy to make it happen.

Come Swim(2017)

COME SWIM is a diptych of one man's day; half impressionist and half realist portraits.

Debut(2016)

A short film about Philip who dreams of becoming a model. At a casting he gets the chance to be photographed with the well-known model Sebastiaan; they fall in love. During the photo shoot, Philip pushes his limits more and more in order to keep the photographer's interest. Philip and Sebastiaan lose control of the situation when Philip is doing everything he can just to be able to stay in front of the camera.

The Magician's Assistant(2017)

After returning to the stage for the first time in 20 years, Daedalus the Magnificent tries to perform one last magic show, only to be assisted by someone unexpected.