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The Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King
2020·1h 5m·★ 6.1
Chinese original
Prequel to animation series "Journey to the West", Su Yi, a princess of the heavenly realm, befriends Sun Wukong in the mortal world and falls in love with him. However, Sun Wukong is violently treated as a demon by other gods and suppressed under the Five Fingers Mountain. In the past 300 years, the god Rulai has taught the Wukong how to uphold justice in his heart. Sun Wukong protects the Longevity Monk and goes to the other side of the world to retrieve the fire of creation for the benefit of the world, but finally returns after many ups and downs. The conspiracy surfaced and the fate of the master and disciples was rewritten.
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A high-concept, momentum-led choice for a night when you want spectacle, movement, and a world larger than everyday life.
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Best suited to viewers looking for an energetic genre watch with bigger ideas or heightened stakes.
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Light commitment · 1h 5m
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