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Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back
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Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

2017-01-28 · 109 min · ★ 6.0

Adventure · Fantasy · Action

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.

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Production details

Directors
Tsui Hark
Production companies
Star Overseas, Huayi Brothers Pictures, Hehe Pictures, Dadi Film Group, Lian Ray Pictures, Wanda Pictures, China Film Group Corporation
Countries
China, Hong Kong
Status
Released
Budget
USD 63,900,000
Revenue
USD 248,805,149

Top Cast

Kris WuKris WuMonk Tang
Lin GengxinLin GengxinThe Monkey King
Yao ChenYao ChenMinister
Lin YunLin YunFelicity
Mengke BateerMengke BateerSandy
Wang LikunWang LikunSpider
Yang YiweiYang YiweiPigsy
Wang ChaoWang ChaoAnimal Pigsy
Wang DuoWang DuoYoung Pigsy
Dong ChengpengDong ChengpengTaoist Exorcist
Bao Bei'erBao Bei'erThe King
Shu QiShu QiMiss Duan
Cheng SihanCheng SihanTang's Master
MichaelLilliputian Delegate
Lai Kai-KeungLai Kai-KeungSenior Disciple of Exorcist
Anthony Wong Wing-faiJunior Disciple of Exorcist
Li YuzhuMother
Zhang Mei'eZhang Mei'eEldest Daughter
Xu CaixiangYounger Daughter
Angie JinSpider

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