Just six months after its premiere in China, the latest animated hit, White Snake, will finally have its day at the Nuart Theatre in Los Angeles on November 15. GKids acquired the rights in June and will also host its select theatrical release nationwide.
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.
Amp Wong and Jiao Zi direct this latest take on a Chinese folkloric character and the trailer for it signals all there is for a can’t-miss adventure.
