The Monkey King
dir. Anthony Stacchi · 2023
Feature
Coming of Age
Mood
Adventurous / Comedic
Look
vibrant, colorful animation with exaggerated character designs
Structure
episodic quest with character-driven arcs
Plot
A stick-wielding monkey teams with a young girl on an epic quest for immortality, battling demons, dragons, gods — and his own ego — along the way.
Why watch
"Join a stick-wielding monkey and a spirited girl on a whimsical quest for immortality, where humor and adventure collide in a vibrant animated world. 'The Monkey King' is a delightful exploration of friendship and self-discovery that will inspire audiences of all ages."
Cultural context
modern reinterpretation of classic folklorethemes of self-identity in youthexploration of friendship across differenceshumor as a tool for resilience