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Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

20175.81h 49m

Overview

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.

Directed by Tsui Hark
Written by Stephen Chow
Produced by Ling Hong, Zhao Haicheng, Shi Nansun
Box OfficeBudget: $63.9MRevenue: $248.8M

Top Cast

Kris Wu

Kris Wu

Tang Sanzang

Lin Gengxin

Lin Gengxin

Sun Wukong

Yao Chen

Yao Chen

Jiu Gong / Immortal Golden Vulture

Lin Yun

Lin Yun

White Bone Spirit

Yang Yiwei

Yang Yiwei

Zhu Bajie

Mengke Bateer

Mengke Bateer

Sha Wujing

Wang Likun

Wang Likun

Spider Demon

Bao Bei'er

Bao Bei'er

King

Wang Duo

Wang Duo

Handsome Zhu Bajie

Dong Chengpeng

Dong Chengpeng

Taoist Priest

Themes & Keywords

kung fu

About Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

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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