The Monkey King (2014)

2014 · 119 min · Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy

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.

Directed by Soi Cheang. Starring Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok Fu-shing, Joe Chen Chiao-en, Chow Yun-Fat and Peter Ho Yun-tung.

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