The Lower Boundary of the Canopy of Bajie (2024) 八戒之天蓬下界
Director: He Ranhao
Starring: Zhang Lei / Ji Guanlin / Zhao Mingzhou / Gao Zengzhi / Ma Dehua
Genre: Animation / Fantasy
Country/Region of Production: Mainland China
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Date: 2024-02-10 (Mainland China) / 2025-07-11 (Re-release in Mainland China)
Duration: 88 minutes
Also known as: Ba Jie
IMDb: tt31391111
Adaptation: Prequel
Summary:
As the first Chinese comic blockbuster with Zhu Bajie as the protagonist, the film also focuses on shaping the character's growth and changes. Compared with the traditional Chinese comic heroes who are full of rebellious spirit, Zhu Bajie has always been a controversial and topical character. Although he is greedy, lazy and selfish, he also has his own limits and persistence, which makes him a flawed but warm man. This film also lays out the love line between Zhu Bajie and his first love "Second Sister Egg" in Yunzhan Cave, Fuling Mountain, making Zhu Bajie's image of affection and righteousness more prominent. Although the "Beauty and the Beast"-like encounter is beautiful and short, it makes people want to cry for their sincere love.
