Secrets of the Heavenly Book
Yuangong, a defiant temple deacon, shatters celestial law by breaking the sacred seal and unleashing an ancient book of knowledge into the mortal realm. As punishment, the Jade Emperor condemns him to guard the artifact for eternity. Yet, a different scheme stirs within the steward's heart — to deliver the holy scripture to humanity, a quest demanding not only courage but also outwitting a cunning fox spirit blocking the path. This is a voyage through mythic landscapes where magic intertwines with duty, and the temptation of power threatens to corrupt even the noblest aims.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 天书奇谭 |
| Year | 1983 |
| Country | China |
| Genre | Animation, Fantasy, Adventure |
| Director | Wang Shuchen |
| Runtime | 89 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.5/10 (39 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This 1983 feature stands as a gem of Eastern animation, where the aesthetics of traditional Chinese painting breathe life into every frame. The narrative walks the line between folk tale and philosophical parable about the value of knowledge and the cost of obtaining it.
What lingers after the final scene is the elegance of its visual poetry, proving that the most profound magic often lies in restraint and subtlety. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Wang Shuchen
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Ink-wash mountains, the whisper of ancient paper, and the solemn quiet of halls holding millennia-old secrets.
🎭 Cast
Ding Jianhua
Dan Sheng (voice)
Bi Ke
Yuan Gong (voice)
Su Xiu
The Old Fox (voice)
Cheng Xiaohua
The Beauty Fox (voice)
Shi Rong
Old Legend Fox (voice)
Yu Ding
Old Monk (voice)
Sun Yufeng
Jade Emperor (voice)
Hu Qinghan
Lord of Land (voice)
Shang Hua
County Magistrate (voice)
Liu Guangning
Village Woman (voice)
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