Zhu Bajie: The Spring Years (2021) 春光灿烂猪八戒
Director: Jiang Cheng
Screenwriter: Wei Song / Jiang Cheng / Li Zhongshan
Starring: Xu Zili / Yang Qiru / Hao Shaowen / Wei Xiaoxuan / Han Zhenhua / Tao Hong / Weng Hong / Li Liqun / Kong Lianshun
Genre: Comedy / Romance / Fantasy / Adventure
Country/Region of Production: Mainland China
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Date: 2021-10-17 (Mainland China)
Duration: 79 minutes
Adaptation: Prequel
Summary:
This film is adapted from the classic youth inspirational comedy “Spring and Bright Piggy” from 20 years ago. It tells the story of a lazy pig who just wants to live a comfortable life without worries. He unexpectedly gets the opportunity to be a human being and is told by Taibai Jinxing that he is the eighth reincarnation. The reincarnated Zhu Bajie was then involved in the journey of the cat demon and Xiao Longnu to find the golden elixir. He experienced the pain and joy of being a human being, and also understood the responsibilities of a human being. He gained love with the Xiao Longnu. In the end, Zhu Bajie defeated the cat demon saved the innocent people of Chunshui Town.
