Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

Jan 28, 2017

1h 49m

★ 5.7

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.

Genres

Adventure

Fantasy

Action

Production Companies

Star Overseas

China Film Group Corporation

Huayi Brothers Pictures

Hehe Pictures

Dadi Film Group

Lian Ray Pictures

Wanda Pictures

Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back Trailers

Cast

Tang Sanzang

Kris Wu

Sun Wukong

Lin Gengxin

Jiu Gong / Immortal Golden Vulture

Yao Chen

White Bone Spirit

Lin Yun

Zhu Bajie

Yang Yiwei

Sha Wujing

Mengke Bateer

Spider Demon

Wang Likun

King

Bao Bei'er

Handsome Zhu Bajie

Wang Duo

Taoist Priest

Dong Chengpeng

Tang Sanzang's Teacher

Cheng Si-Han

Duan Xiaojie

Shu Qi

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