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Plot Summary: A young Buddhist monk named Tang Sanzang embarks on a journey to battle demons using a non-violent approach. Along the way, he encounters a demon hunter named Duan who falls in love with him, as well as the legendary Monkey King and other future disciples. This imaginative prequel to the classic Journey to the West story shows how Tang assembled his famous companions. Directors: Stephen Chow, Derek Kwok Writers: Stephen Chow, Derek Kwok, Xin Huo, Yun Wang, Fung Chih Chiang, Lu Zheng Yu, Jiro Lee, Ivy Kong Based on: Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en Producers: Stephen Chow, Wang Zhonglei, Zhang Dajun, Ivy Kong Cinematography: Sung Fai Choi Music: Raymond Wong Starring: Shu Qi as Duan Wen Zhang as Tang Sanzang Huang Bo as Sun Wukong Chen Bing Qiang as Zhu Bajie Jiro Lee as Sha Wujing Show Lo as Prince Important Cheng Sihan ...

Plot Summary: After a traumatic experience with her father, a young girl named Nanhe drifts into a fantastical underwater world. There she meets Shenxiu, the chef of a floating restaurant, and embarks on a dreamlike adventure filled with bizarre creatures and surreal landscapes, ultimately revealing deeper truths about loss, acceptance, and healing. Director: Tian Xiaopeng Screenplay: Tian Xiaopeng Producers: Qiao Yi Cinematography: Mazhiyuan Cheng Music: Mao Buyi, Tang Hanxiao, MIUMIU Starring: Tingwen Wang as Shenxiu Xin Su as Nanhe Kuixing Teng as Dafu Ting Yang as A Hua Jing Ji as Mama   ***SPOILER ALERT*** Forget 'Spirited Away' Keeping up with my Chinese movie journey, I stumbled upon a film that, oddly enough, none of my friends on Red Note recommended. They must be missing out, because Deep Sea by director Tian Xia...

Plot Summary: Born as a demon orb reincarnation instead of a spirit pearl, Ne Zha is destined to bring destruction to the world. Despite the heavenly gods' decree, his parents refuse to kill him and instead raise him with love while hiding the truth about his origin. As Ne Zha grows up ostracized by his community, he must choose whether to accept his demonic fate or fight to forge his own destiny. Director: Jiaozi Screenplay: Jiaozi Story by: Yi Qiao, Wei Yunyun Based on: Investiture of the Gods by Xu Zhonglin Music: Wan Pin Chu Produced by:   Wei Yunyun, Liu Wenzhang Starring: Lü Yanting as Ne Zha Joseph Cao as Ao Bing Han Mo as Li Jing Chen Hao as Taiyi Zhenren Lü Qi as Lady Yin Zhang Jiaming as Shen Gongbao   ***SPOILER ALERT*** Ancient Gods and Modern Jokes I had some time to watch a movie with my daughter...

Plot Summary: Ling Ling Fat is a royal bodyguard who specializes in inventing rather than martial arts. When a conspiracy threatens the Emperor, Ling must use his wits, inventions, and hidden talents to defeat a pair of supernatural villains and save the kingdom. Director: Stephen Chow, Vincent Kok Screenplay: Stephen Chow, Vincent Kok, Edmund Liu Producers: Wong Jing Music: Tats Lau Cinematography: Lee Kin-keung Editor:   Kwong Chi-leung Starring: Stephen Chow as Ling Ling Fat Carman Lee as Gum Tso Carina Lau as Kar-Ling Cheung Tat-ming as Emperor Yuen Cheung-yan as No Face's Wife Law Kar-ying as Fat Yan Shun-Yee Yuen as Two Face   ***SPOILER ALERT*** Starting Stephen Chow's Wild Ride Hello plebs! A while back, when I asked for Chinese movie recommendations on Red Note, Stephen Chow's name kept pop...

Plot Summary: Set in a future where the sun is dying, humanity builds enormous engines to propel Earth out of the solar system toward a new star. When Earth passes Jupiter, a gravitational spike threatens the planet, and a group of heroes must race against time to restart a failed engine and save humanity from extinction. Director: Frant Gwo Screenplay: Gong Geer, Frant Gwo, Junce Ye, Yan Dongxu, Yang Zhixue, Ruchang Ye (based on the novella by Liu Cixin) Music: Roc Chen, Liu Tao Cinematography: Michael Liu Starring: Qu Chuxiao as Liu Qi Li Guangjie as Wang Lei Ng Man-tat as Han Zi'ang Zhao Jinmai as Han Duoduo Wu Jing as Liu Peiqiang   ***SPOILER ALERT*** A Belated Promise and a Grand Premise A few months ago, I promised my friends on the Chinese social media app Red Note that I'd review some Chinese movies. Unlike other platforms whe...

Plot Summary: Set during China's Cultural Revolution, The King of Children tells the story of Lao Gan, an educated youth sent to a remote village in the Yunnan-Guizhou region to work as a teacher. Director: Chen Kaige Producers: Xi'An Film Studio Screenplay: Adapted from Ah Cheng's novella with the same name Starring: Xie Yuan as Lao Gan Chen Shaohua as Principal Chen Yang Xuewen as Wang Fu   ***SPOILER ALERT*** Jumping Into Chinese Cinema Blindfolded Hey everyone. So, back in January, the internet had a little moment, and suddenly, millions of Americans rushed to a Chinese social media app called Red Note. I got curious, joined in, and ended up discovering a whole new world of culture thanks to some incredibly welcoming Chinese users. Naturally, I decided to ask for movie recommendations, and wow, they flooded in. But despite all the amazing suggestion...