The Arti: The Adventure Begins (2015): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2015, The Arti: The Adventure Begins is a notable film.

What it’s about. Combining ancient designs discovered on the Silk Road, and an enigmatic natural power called the Origin, Zhang Meng created Arti-C, a powerful mechanical man made of wood and metal. Having stirred up fears, he was accused of treason and slain — but not before entrusting the Arti to his son Mo, who controls the wooden robot, and his daughter Tong, a cocky swordswoman. The siblings, now grown, pursue a perilous quest across the desert in search of the legendary city of Loulan, where they hope to find the Origin at its source. However, with ambitious royal schemes afoot and a mysterious tribe guarding the Origin, the Zhangs’ goal will not be easy to achieve. In the battle to come, are they even on the right side?

Who’s in it. The Arti: The Adventure Begins stars Vincent Huang as Cheeky Ducky (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Arti: The Adventure Begins has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Arti: The Adventure Begins page.