A Chinese Tall Story
2005, Cantonese. Directed by Jeffrey Lau Chun-wai.
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...
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
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Cast & crew
- Jeffrey Lau Chun-waiDirector
- Nicholas Tse Ting-fungTripitaka
- Charlene Choi Chuek-yinBeauty
- Fan BingbingPrincess Shan
- Chen BolinMonkey King
- Kenny Kwan Chi-bunPiggy
- Steven Cheung Chi-hangSandy Monk
- Isabella Leong Lok-SzeRed Child
- Yuen WahLord Chancellor Tortoise
- Kara Wai Ying-hungLo Ping
- Gordon Liu Chia-huiJade Emperor
- Patrick Tam Yiu-manOne of Five Great Sect
- Wong Yat-feiOne of Five Great Sect
Details
- Released
- 22 December 2005
- Original title
- 情癲大聖
- Country
- Hong Kong, China
- Written by
- Jeffrey Lau Chun-wai
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What A Chinese Tall Story is based on
A Chinese Tall Story is based on Journey to the West (1592) by Wu Cheng'en.
1592
Journey to the West
By Wu Cheng'en
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A Chinese Tall Story runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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A Chinese Tall Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 December 2005. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Chinese Tall Story?
If you liked A Chinese Tall Story, try Date with an Angel, Secret Society of Second-Born Royals, Sixty Million Dollar Man.
Who directed A Chinese Tall Story?
A Chinese Tall Story (2005) was directed by Jeffrey Lau Chun-wai and stars Nicholas Tse Ting-fung, Charlene Choi Chuek-yin, Fan Bingbing.
What is A Chinese Tall Story based on?
A Chinese Tall Story is based on Journey to the West (1592) by Wu Cheng'en.