Painted Skin is based on one of Pu Songling's classic short stories in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. Zhou Xun stars as Xiao Wei, a fox spirit that feasts on human hearts in order to maintain her lovely, youthful appearance. When General Wang Sheng (Chen Kun) 'rescues' her from a band of bandits and brings her home, trouble brews as the demon falls in love with the general.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Donnie YenPang Yong | Pang Yong |
 Zhou XunXiao Wei | Xiao Wei |
 Chen KunWang Sheng | Wang Sheng |
 Zhao WeiPei Rong | Pei Rong |
 Sun LiXia Bing | Xia Bing |
 Qi YuwuXiao Yi / Lizard Demon | Xiao Yi / Lizard Demon |
 Jin SongGao Xiang | Gao Xiang |
| DDavid Liang Kai-DiXia Huo Xiang | Xia Huo Xiang |
 Xiao CongJing Ping | Jing Ping |
 Liu YanPatroness | Patroness |
 Yeerjiang MahepushenBandit chief | Bandit chief |
 Michael Tan An-YeDa Dao | Da Dao |
 Qi YunpengMo Zhui | Mo Zhui |
 Wen YangTong Tou | Tong Tou |
 Zhao ChangzhouJing An | Jing An |
 Li QilongWu Zhao | Wu Zhao |
 Qu DaleiDing Yi | Ding Yi |
 Han ZhenhuaFortune teller | Fortune teller |
 Jin LiangWaiter | Waiter |
 Dai XiaoyiYoung lady | Young lady |
 Qin PengfeiNot listed | Not listed |
| FFei WangNot listed | Not listed |