The Great Sage (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film
Released in 2020, The Great Sage is a notable film directed by Melody Yin, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. The story is based on the 57th episode of Journey to the West - "The Real Sun Wukong", in which Sun Wukong is trapped in a mysterious cave by the Yellow Eyebrows Monster. With the help of his best warrior, the King Bull Demon, he sets up a field of life and death for the little demons to fight for their lives, and when they die, he takes their spiritual power and pours it into the mud to create the Six Eared Macaque Monkey, which tries to replace the real Monkey King. The monkeys disguised as monkeys in Mount Huaguo and spent their days with Sun Wukong. He is accustomed to fighting alone and is forced to join forces with other demons to save himself, but he gradually realizes the true meaning of the word "Great Sage". In the end, Sun Wukong is reborn from his stone heart and escapes from the cave in a duel with the Yellow Eyebrow Monster.
Who’s in it. The Great Sage stars Patricio Antonio Liang as Sun Wukong, Xia Jiawei as Old Monkey, Lu Cai as Monkey Xiao Erduo and Zhu Yan as Princess Iron Fan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Sage page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Sage (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Sage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Great Sage?
- The Great Sage stars Patricio Antonio Liang, Xia Jiawei, Lu Cai, Zhu Yan and Li Yilin.
- When was The Great Sage released?
- The Great Sage was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.