Plot: Lu Dongbin has been banished to Earth. Once there, he and his childhood friend go on an adventure to track down his fiancée. He finds her in a temple, where he's being held captive by a demon. Dongbin manages to rescue her, but he fears his ties to her may cost him his life, so he divorces her as quickly as possible.
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July 27, 2025
For every Chinese streamer film I watch, there are ten I skip, and half of the time, my picks are completely random. Journey of East is yet another action-driven fantasy spectacle, mixing the various realms, Taoist spells, martial arts antics, and angry dragons to crank out some fast-paced entertainment.
The CG is better than usual, the cinematography is on point, and the costumes are lush, especially those of the villains. Other than that, you get the usual mix of action and fantasy, with a little romance and comedy thrown in for good measure. It's not a film that stands out. It's just extremely capable and trimmed of any fat.