The Monkey King
A vibrant, spiritually-grounded fantasy adventure rooted in classical mythology, balancing martial spectacle with themes of redemption and enlightenment.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Donnie Yen
Sun Wukong / Monkey King
Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing
Bull Demon King
Joe Chen
Princess Iron Fan
Chow Yun-Fat
Jade Emperor
Peter Ho
Erlangshen
Kelly Chen Hui-Lin
Goddess of Mercy Guanyin
Gigi Leung Wing-Kei
Chang'E
Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
Master Pitu
Hai Yitian
Buddha Bodhi
Liu Hua
Dragon King of the East Sea
Calvin Cheng
Nezha
Lo Chung-Him
Muzha
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