Journey to the West
2021 · Movie · 117 min
★ 7.3(83)unSUB Rating
A science-fiction magazine editor sets out to uncover evidence of alien life. When a mysterious young man says he’s receiving messages from extraterrestrials, the editor and his team follow him on a strange search for otherworldly creatures.
Also known as Universe Exploration Editorial Department · Space Exploration Editorial Department · Journey.to.the.West
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Details
- Original title
- 宇宙探索编辑部
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2023-04-01
- Language
- Chinese
- Runtime
- 117 min
- TMDB rating (input)
- 7.5/10 (83 votes)
About
If you enjoy offbeat Chinese stories with a sci-fi mystery and a group chasing strange clues, this could work for you; Not for you if you want grounded realism or clear answers throughout.
Pros: quirky sci-fi premise; mystery-driven search; team adventure vibe | Cons: limited review info; may feel offbeat; aliens kept vague
Themes
- mockumentary
- alien contact
- alien civilization
- science fiction
- extraterrestrials
Cast & crew
Yang Haoyu
as Tang Zhijun
Ai Liya
as Qin Cairong
Roy Wang
as Sun Yitong / Monkey King on street
Jiang Qiming
as Na Risu
Sheng Chenchen
as Chen Xiaoxiao
Frant Gwo
as Director
Gong Geer
as Producer
Luo Juan
as Presswoman
- GY
Guan Yuntong
as Cameraman
- LY
Luo Yiyun
as Editor
Directed by Kong Dashan