Best movies like Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back
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Plot Summary:
Tang Monk brings three disciples on a journey to the West. On the outside, everything seems harmonious. However, tension is present beneath the surface, and their hearts and minds are not in agreement. After a series of demon-capturing events, the monk and his disciples gain mutual understanding of each others' hardships and unease. Finally, they resolve their inner conflict and work together to become an all-conquering, demon-exorcising team.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: China
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, tense, light, humorous, suspense, anime, mad
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IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 649
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IMDB Votes: 455
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IMDB Votes: 9000
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