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The Monkey King
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.
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- Jan 9, 2014
- 1h 59m
- Mandarin
- Soi Cheang
- Szeto Kam-Yuen, Xin Huo, Chan Tai-Lee
- Released
- $82.0M
- $182.2M
Filmko Pictures
Beijing Wen Hua Dong Run Investment
