The Monkey King

The Monkey King

2014 · 119 min · ZH · PG-13 · 5.6 (246 votes)
Dir. Soi Cheang · Starring Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Joe Chen, Chow Yun-Fat, Peter Ho, Kelly Chen Hui-Lin · Music Christopher Young · The Monkey King (Cheang) Collection
ActionAdventureFamilyFantasy

Sun Wukong is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China.

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A visually dazzling, high-octane journey through Chinese mythology. Expect breathtaking martial arts, divine powers, and a mythical monkey's epic quest. It's a vibrant, action-packed adventure perfect for a grand family viewing.

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