Four pilgrims. One epic.

Journey to the West

8.4 (67 votes)• 1986• 45m•Ended

Storyline & Plot Summary

Journey to the West is a Chinese television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on CCTV in China on 1 October 1986. The series became an instant classic in China and is still being praised as the best and most authentic interpretation of the novel. Unadapted portions of the original story were later covered in the second season, which was released in 1999.

Production Details

Languages: Mandarin

Director: Jie Yang

Starring Cast: Zhang Jinlai, Cui Jingfu, Liu Dagang, Chi Zhongrui

Cast

Zhang Jinlai

孙悟空

Cui Jingfu

猪八戒

Liu Dagang

沙僧

Chi Zhongrui

唐僧/井龙王

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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