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Synopsis
The pilgrims of Journey to the West cannot cross the Flaming Mountains without a magical fan. The Monkey King tries persuasion, disguise and combat to obtain it from Princess Iron Fan and her allies. Each new trick complicates the journey, until overcoming the obstacle demands more than a solitary display of cleverness.
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China’s first feature-length animated sound film adapts the Flaming Mountains episode of Journey to the West. The Wan brothers combine drawn animation and live-action reference with a story whose emphasis on collective effort resonated during wartime.
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Availability checked on September 11, 2026.
