How Wang-Fo Was Saved (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1987, How Wang-Fo Was Saved is a fantasy, drama and animation film directed by René Laloux, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. Wang Fo, the greatest master of medieval China, aided by his assistant who has given up everything to follow him, desperately seeks aesthetic perfection. A day comes when he thinks he has achieved it. But his genius arouses both the curiosity and the jealousy of the Emperor. Wang Fo will be able to escape the Emperor's vindictiveness only by going to the limit of his talents.
Who’s in it. How Wang-Fo Was Saved stars Olivier Cruveiller as Ling (voice) and Jean-Claude Dreyfus as L'empereur (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, How Wang-Fo Was Saved has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How Wang-Fo Was Saved page.
If you liked it. Fans of How Wang-Fo Was Saved tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How Wang-Fo Was Saved (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for How Wang-Fo Was Saved change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is How Wang-Fo Was Saved worth watching?
- How Wang-Fo Was Saved holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in How Wang-Fo Was Saved?
- How Wang-Fo Was Saved stars Olivier Cruveiller and Jean-Claude Dreyfus.
- When was How Wang-Fo Was Saved released?
- How Wang-Fo Was Saved was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.