Marshal Tian Peng Returns

The story follows Gao Cuilan, who, in order to obey her parents' wishes, agrees to participate in a matchmaking event. However, things don't go as planned. Not only does she fail to find a husband, but she also becomes the laughingstock of Gao Village. Her father, Mr. Gao, devises a plan and stages a scenario where a mountain bandit kidnaps her. However, on the way, things go awry, and they encounter Zhu Ganglie (also known as Pigsy). By mistake, Zhu Ganglie ends up sending Gao Cuilan back to her family, leading to a series of love-hate entanglements between the two. Eventually, the monk Tang Sanzang and his companions arrive at Gao Village and "subdue" Zhu Ganglie, who then becomes a disciple and joins them on their journey to retrieve the Buddhist scriptures from the West.

Directed by —, Marshal Tian Peng Returns leans on a strong ensemble — Tan Xin Zer, Huang Youtian, Pari — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 2018.