Plot — What is Curious Tales of a Temple about?
An epic animated fantasy anthology film intertwining six storylines from China's classic supernatural story collection "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio" by Pu Songling. The six stories center on Lanruo Temple, an ancient ruin haunted by spirits. Weaving in classic tales like "Taoist from Laoshan Mountain," "Princess Lotus," "Nie Xiaoqian," "The Painted Skin" and "The Daughter of Magistrate Lu." These stories — spanning humans, ghosts and demons — explore love, death and morality against shifting time. The film merges six distinct styles into one anthology. For example, "Taoist from Laoshan Mountain" uses felt-textured animation, while "The Painted Skin" mirrors Song dynasty painting aesthetics.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2025 |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Animation |
| Language | Chinese |
| Runtime | 152 min |
| Audience Score | 76% (7.6/10, 13 votes) |
Curious Tales of a Temple — FAQ
Is Curious Tales of a Temple worth watching? Curious Tales of a Temple holds a 7.6/10 rating from 13 viewers. An epic animated fantasy anthology film intertwining six storylines from China's classic supernatural story collection "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio" by Pu Songling. The six stories center on Lanruo Temple, an anc
Who directed Curious Tales of a Temple? Directed by Xie Junwei.
Who is in the cast of Curious Tales of a Temple? It stars Lu Lifeng, Lin Qiang, Zhang He, Chen Ziping, Fu Bohan, Chen Linling and more.
Where can I stream Curious Tales of a Temple? Streaming availability for Curious Tales of a Temple is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Curious Tales of a Temple release? It released in 2025.
