As Tang Sanzang and his disciples arrive at Lion Camel Ridge, they encounter villagers captured by demons. Wukong's attempt to rescue them goes awry, and he and Zhu Bajie fall into a trap set by the three demon kings. Overwhelmed by their enemies, Wukong seeks help from the Buddha and learns the value of unity and teamwork. With the help of his brothers and a Bodhisattva, they work together to save the villagers and continue their journey westward, stronger and more united than before.
Practical Effects
Demon costume designs go surprisingly hard for the runtime.
Stunts
Xie Miao's staff choreography honors the Monkey King legacy.
Direction
Guo Yulong squeezes epic scope into 74 tight minutes.
Director
Guo Yulong
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lion Camel Ridge is one of the most famously brutal arcs in the original Journey to the West novel, where the demons actually succeed in capturing and nearly eating Tang Sanzang.
This marks Xie Miao's return to Wukong after playing him as a child actor in 1990s adaptations — full circle monkey business.
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