Journey to the West: Canopy Marshal (2017) 西游记之天蓬元帅
Director: Zheng Hang
Starring: Li Li / Yi Yafan
Genre: Romance
Country/Region of Production: Mainland China
Duration: 90 minutes
Also known as: Marshal Tianpeng of Journey to the West / 西游之天蓬元帅 / 西遊記之天蓬元帥
Adaptation: Prequel
Summary:
According to legend, Tianpeng Zhenjun, the commander-in-chief of the Heavenly Court, was demoted to earth by the Jade Emperor for harressing Chang'e. However, by some strange combination of circumstances, he fell into a pig pen where piglets were being given birth and grew into a pig’s face. He was helpless. On this occasion, the Star of Venus in the heaven came down to earth to guide Marshal Tianpeng, and also gave him a “wishes bracelet” and told him not to be obsessed with women, let alone fall in love with mortal women, otherwise he will suffer forever. Unable to return to heaven, with all kinds of curiosity and unknowns, Marshal Tianpeng’s spiritual life began, with unprecedented twists and turns, stumblings, helplessness in the world, and the tragic ecology of life, until he met a sunny, kind and beautiful girl “Zi Ling.” Marshal Tianpeng began to feel a little excited in his heart. The sudden decree of the Jade Emperor summoned Master Tianpeng to immediately return to Heaven to accept the new work order, which made him miserable. The decision deep in his heart had already been finalized. Whether to stay in the mortal world or to fulfill the Jade Emperor’s will, the story begins! ! !
