
When the future empress Wu Zetian's two courtiers die in a mysterious fire, she gets Di Renjie, a former detective and rebel, released from prison to solve the mystery of the fire.


Tang Monk brings three disciples on a journey to the West. On the outside, everything seems harmonious. However, tension is present beneath the surface, and their hearts and minds are not in agreement. After a series of demon-capturing events, the monk and his disciples gain mutual understanding of each others' hardships and unease. Finally, they resolve their inner conflict and work together to become an all-conquering, demon-exorcising team.

Kris Wu
Tang Sanzang

Lin Gengxin
Sun Wukong

Yao Chen
Jiu Gong / Immortal Golden Vulture

Lin Yun
White Bone Spirit

Yang Yiwei
Zhu Bajie

Mengke Bateer
Sha Wujing

Wang Likun
Spider Demon

Bao Bei'er
King

Wang Duo
Handsome Zhu Bajie

Dong Chengpeng
Taoist Priest
Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back is a adventure, fantasy, action film released in 2017 exploring themes of kung fu. Directed by Tsui Hark, it stars Kris Wu, Lin Gengxin, Yao Chen. Tang Monk brings three disciples on a journey to the West. On the outside, everything seems harmonious. However, tension is present beneath the surface, and their hearts and minds are not in agreement. After a series of demon-capturing events, the monk and his disciples gain mutual understanding of each others' hardships and unease. Finally, they resolve their inner conflict and work together to become an all-conquering, demon-exorcising team.
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