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Legend of the Demon Cat

2017 film by Chen Kaige

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Legend of the Demon Cat

2017 film by Chen Kaige

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Legend of the Demon Cat is a Chinese-Japanese fantasy mystery film directed by Chen Kaige, based on the Japanese novel series by Baku Yumemakura. The film, a surreal reimagining of the tragic romance between Emperor Xuanzong and Lady Yang, stars Huang Xuan as Bai Letian and Shota Sometani as Kūkai, who form an investigative partnership to uncover the truth behind the legendary consort’s death during the An Lushan Rebellion against the Tang dynasty. It premiered in China on December 22, 2017.

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2017 · 2h 9m · Fantasy · Adventure · Family

TMDB 6.2/10 (108 votes)

During the Late Tang Dynasty, a manor is invaded by a demon cat and a sense of unrest befalls the capital of Changan. A poet is charged with investigating the case and meets up with a monk. The two work together and pull apart the thread of clues to reveal a history of truths leading to the events.

Directed by Chen Kaige

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Cast & crew

Chen KaigeDirector

Huang Xuanas Bai Letian

Shota Sometanias Kukai

Hiroshi Abeas Abe Nakamaro

Zhang Yuqias Chunqin

Qin Haoas Chen Yunqiao

Crystal Zhangas Huji Yulian

Keiko Matsuzakaas Bai Ling

Liu Haoranas Bai Long

Sandrine Pinnaas Yang Guifei

Cheng Taishenas The Watermelon Man

Liu Peiqias Huang He

Zhang Luyias Emperor Xuanzong of Tang

Mason Leeas The Chamberlain