Green Snake

Green Snake reimagines a classic fairy tale through a feverish blend of fantasy, romance and martial grit. In a world where forbidden magic lives alongside pale moonlit streets, a sly serpent takes human form and slides into the lives of two lovers connected by an ancient bond. Her sister White Snake has wed a mortal man, and their passion is bright but fragile. The Green Snake toys with fate, using charm and mischief to test human loyalties, blur lines between ally and foe, and set in motion a clash of desires, loyalties and self discovery that holds danger for everyone involved. Through vivid color and kinetic action, the story trades conventional heroics for a sly, seductive duel of wills.

Directed by Tsui Hark and released in 1993, Green Snake draws on Lilian Lee's mythic source material. The film stars Maggie Cheung as Green Snake and Joey Wong as White Snake, pairing lush visuals with bold fantasy and mythic atmosphere worldwide.

Box office data for Green Snake is not widely reported, reflecting its status as a cult classic rather than a blockbuster. Its enduring appeal rests on visuals and performances rather than grosses, which makes it a favorite among genre fans.

Green Snake helped redefine a strand of wuxia cinema by fusing myth with modernist visuals. Tsui Hark turns legend into a kaleidoscopic playground of color, motion and magical effects. Maggie Cheung and Joey Wong became enduring images of strong, enigmatic women in fantasy cinema. Its influence echoes in fantasy epics.

Reception was mixed but favorable, with critics praising the film's visual bravura and the performances of Cheung and Wong, while some noted pacing issues. Thematically it probes desire, power, and the costs of crossing boundaries between human and spirit, with the Green Snake asserting agency and identity, resonating with audiences.