Chinese Odyssey: The Beginning
Five hundred years ago, when the havoc in the heavenly palace, the wick Zixia in front of the Buddha's seat was about to burn out. With the help of the Moonlight Treasure Box, Zixia sees that her lamplighter is the Great Sage Monkey King who will haunt the Heavenly Palace in five hundred years! But in this life, he is just an ordinary person named Zhizunbao, and is ready to inherit the noodle shop of his father. The first generation lights up the lamp, and the third generation becomes attached. What is the fate of Zixia? Is the Supreme Treasure the one he loves?
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 大话西游：缘起 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Country | China |
| Genre | Romance, Comedy |
| Director | Dong Wei |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative by juxtaposing cosmic destiny with mundane life, exploring themes of predestination and choice through the lens of a well-known myth. It relies on the charming contrast between a prophesied celestial upheaval and the simple dream of running a noodle shop to build its romantic core.
What lingers after the viewing is a sense of gentle whimsy—a reminder that epic legacies can begin in the most humble places, and that love might be the greatest magic of all. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Dong Wei
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