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A Chinese Tall Story

1h 43m2005Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai
IMDb: 4.9/10
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The young monk Taka and his three disciples are captured by a demonic tree. Taka manages to escape thanks to the magic stick of Monkey King and decided to go free his companions. En route, he encounters a strange ally called Meiyan, a girl who is half-human and half monster. As Taka and his new friend set off on a fantastic adventure they will face many hardships and battles and may very well decide the fate of humanity and the entire universe...

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What is A Chinese Tall Story (2005) about?

The young monk Taka and his three disciples are captured by a demonic tree. Taka manages to escape thanks to the magic stick of Monkey King and decided to go free his companions. En route, he encounters a strange ally called Meiyan, a girl who is half-human and half monster. As Taka and his new friend set off on a fantastic adventure they will face many hardships and battles and may very well…

Who stars in A Chinese Tall Story?

A Chinese Tall Story stars Nicholas Tse Ting-Fung (Tripitaka), Charlene Choi Chuek-Yin (Beauty), Fan Bingbing (Princess Shan), Chen Bolin (Monkey King), Kenny Kwan Chi-Bun (Piggy). The film was directed by Jeffrey Lau Chun-Wai.

How long is A Chinese Tall Story?

A Chinese Tall Story has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005. It is rated Not Rated.

Is A Chinese Tall Story worth watching?

A Chinese Tall Story holds an IMDb rating of 4.9/10. Fans of Action, Comedy, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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