Move over, Monkey King! 🐒 A crew of overlooked yaoguais (mythical creatures) from China’s legendary Journey to the West are stealing the spotlight in a groundbreaking animated film. Nobody, hitting theaters August 2, flips the script by turning background characters into relatable heroes—and it’s already going viral in China! 🚀
In an exclusive with CGTN, director Zhao Ying and producer Yang Sha spilled the tea ☕ on reimagining these underdogs. ‘We wanted to show their humanity,’ Zhao shared. ‘Their quest for scriptures mirrors how Gen-Z tackles self-doubt, gig economy hustles, and finding purpose.’ 💪
The trailer—packed with slapstick humor and tear-jerking moments—hints at a wild ride blending ancient folklore with TikTok-era struggles. Think Shrek meets Everything Everywhere All At Once, but with more mystical mayhem! 🎭
Fun fact: The team studied modern workplace dynamics to design the yaoguais’ personalities. ‘One character’s obsession with approval? That’s every intern’s first month,’ Yang laughed. 😂
Mark your calendars—this isn’t just a movie. It’s a cultural reset for Chinese animation. 🎬
