Penglai

Penglai

2022 · 10 min · ★ 10.0 · Animation, Fantasy, Adventure

A young fisherman, dissatisfied with his life, embarks on a quest to find the mythological island of Penglai. Shipwrecked in a storm, he is rescued by a mysterious woman who seems to have otherworldly powers. He comes to believe that she is the manifestation of the divine Buddha. She leaves, promising to return, only then does the fisherman ultimately come to a shattering realization.

Directed by Momo Wang · Written by Momo Wang

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Scarlett Johansson Narrator (voice)

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Penglai

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