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Journey to the West

Journey to the West

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Journey to the West

2023

1h 55m

7.5(83 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Mystery

Adventure

Science Fiction

Overview

Tang Zhijun, an editor of a science fiction magazine, attempts to find signs of an alien civilisation. When a strange young man claims to have received instructions from aliens, Tang and his team follow him in search of extraterrestrial creatures.

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Production Companies

Huayi Brothers Pictures

Alibaba Pictures Group

Wanda Pictures

China Film Group Corporation

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Yang Haoyu

Yang Haoyu

Tang Zhijun

Ai Liya

Ai Liya

Qin Cairong

Roy Wang

Roy Wang

Sun Yitong / Monkey King on street

Jiang Qiming

Jiang Qiming

Na Risu

Sheng Chenchen

Sheng Chenchen

Chen Xiaoxiao

Frant Gwo

Frant Gwo

Director

Gong Geer

Gong Geer

Producer

Luo Juan

Luo Juan

Presswoman

Guan Yuntong

Cameraman

Luo Yiyun

Editor

Creative team

Directed by: Kong Dashan
Written by: Kong Dashan
Roy Wang
Produced by: Gong Geer
Rao Xiaozhi

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