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Release Year2020
Runtime1h 05m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Action, Fantasy
Votes4
DirectorZhong Mulong, Zhong Mulong
WritersZhong Mulong, Zhong Mulong
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsThe Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King
About The Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King
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.
Directed by Zhong Mulong, Zhong Mulong, The Westward: Good Bye, Monkey King leans on a strong ensemble — Fan Junhang, KIYO, Xia Lei — 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 animation titles of 2020.
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