Mural (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Mural is a 2011 fantasy film directed by Gordon Chan and Danny Ko Lam-Pau, starring Deng Chao as Zhu Xiaolian, Sun Li and Collin Chou. It is partly based on Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio by Pu Songling and John Minford. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $1.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Directors
- Gordon Chan and Danny Ko Lam-Pau
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Original language
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Chinese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mural About?
The premise of Mural without spoilers, adapted from Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio by Pu Songling and John Minford. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Zhu Xiaolian, a destitute scholar, journeys to the capital to sit for an imperial exam. En route, a captivating mural draws his attention, pulling him into the enchanting realm it portrays. Within this magical world he encounters fairies, experiences both love and hatred, and confronts the tensions of fantasy versus reality, and reflects his inner conflict.
Mural Cast & Characters
Deng Chao leads the cast as Zhu Xiaolian, with Sun Li as Shaoyao and Collin Chou. Directed by Gordon Chan and Danny Ko Lam-Pau; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Gordon Chan
- Co-director Danny Ko Lam-Pau
- Deng Chao as Zhu Xiaolian
- Sun Li as Shaoyao
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Collin Chou - Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Also Starring in Mural
· 7 more- Monica Mok Siu-Kei Dingxiang
- Bao Bei'er
- Yan Ni
- Liu Yan
- Zheng Shuang Mudan
- Bao Wenjing
- Xie Nan
Mural Plot Summary
What happens in Mural from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The journey begins with the scholar Zhu Xiaolian and his page, Hou Xia, as they push toward the capital to take the imperial examination. Along the way they collide with a fierce bandit named Meng Longtan, and a heated clash tests their wits and courage before the two travelers finally press on. Their route leads them to an ancient temple where a monk named BuDong speaks with quiet authority, persuading them to reconcile rather than continue fighting. Inside the temple, Zhu Xiaolian uncovers a mural that seems to breathe with life, a caravan of figures painted in motion that draws him closer with an almost magnetic pull.
Full summary
The whole story of Mural, scene by scene
Mural Box Office
Mural grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.1M
- International
- $1.1M
How Well Do You Know Mural?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Zhu Xiaolian traveling to the capital to do?
Mural Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Painted Wall” and “Hua Bi”.
- Also known as
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- Painted Wall
- Hua Bi
- อาบรักทะลุมิติ
- Họa bích
- 화벽
- 畫壁
- Η Τοιχογραφία
- The Mural
- Настенная роспись
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Mural FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, the book behind it, post-credit scenes and language of Mural, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mural?
Mural runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Mural released?
Mural was released on September 29, 2011.
Who directed Mural?
Mural was directed by Gordon Chan and Danny Ko Lam-Pau.
More films by Gordon Chan Who is in the cast of Mural?
Mural stars Deng Chao as Zhu Xiaolian, Sun Li as Shaoyao and Collin Chou, among 11 credited actors.
How much did Mural make at the box office?
Mural grossed $1.1 million worldwide.
Is Mural based on a book?
Yes. Mural is partly adapted from Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio by Pu Songling and John Minford.
Does Mural have a post-credit scene?
No. Mural has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mural in?
The original language of Mural is Chinese.
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