Storyline
The film tells the story of a monk who realizes he is the reincarnation of Golden Child / Taming Dragon Lohan who was cast down from heaven to experience life and death one hundred times as he broke a sacred rule by falling in love with another fairy, Jade. While Golden Child’s memories were erased, Jade refused to forget their love and accumulated goodwill over one hundred reincarnations…
Cast & Crew
Ryan Zheng Kai
Jintong / Golden Child
Lead
Zhang Yuqi
Yu Nu / Jade / Jingjing
Xie Yi-lin
Dugu Wubai
Wong Cho-Lam
Wang Dahu
Mao Junjie
Sese / Snakey
Jim Chim Sui-Man
Fuhu Luohan / Taming Tiger Lohan / Kong, Butong’s master
Law Kar-Ying
Murong Zhengying / Maoshan Daoist monk
Cheng Ye
Hae Ergou
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Wong Jing's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Golden Monk is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
