Inventory of female stars with masculine style: Zhang Ziyi elegant and Zhao Wei resolute

The much-discussed *Mulan* is currently in intense production, and the appearance of Zhao Wei, who plays the lead role, dressed as a man, has become one of the highlights of the film. The patient gentleness and restraint of her role in *The Painted Skin*, the wisdom and sense of duty in her character from *Red Cliff*—the former Little Swallow is growing up. Judging from the stills released from the film, they somewhat reveal Zhao Wei's firm determination to take on Mulan, this classic role. Previously, Yuan Yongyi from Hong Kong and Fann Wong from Singapore have both made commendable attempts at the character.