“Gorgeously detailed… A lively prequel to the Chinese legend that’s inspired countless screen adaptations since the silent era.”
– Variety
“Women transform into giant snakes twirling through the sky with violent intent as their human magician counterparts throw cards and beams of light back at them to create some stunning sequences unlike anything you’d see in a Pixar film.”
– The Film Stage
Synopsis
From Light Chaser Animation, one of China’s premiere animation studios, comes a visually stunning new take on a classic legend. One day a young woman named Blanca is saved by Xuan, a snake catcher from a nearby village. She has lost her memory, and together they go on a journey to discover her real identity, developing deeper feelings for one another along the way. But as they learn more about her past, they uncover a darker plot of supernatural forces vying for power, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Conceived as a prequel to one of the most ancient and enduring stories in Chinese history, White Snake presents a sumptuous tale of trickster demons, deadly mythical beasts, assassins, wuxia action, and the promise of eternal love
TRT: 98 min Country: China
