Penglai
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-12-05
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Momo Wang
- Screenplay & Story
- Momo Wang
- Original Score
- Chad Cannon
- Original Title
- Penglai
- Country of Origin
- China, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Illumination, One&All Animation Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Momo Wang
Momo Wang
Chad Cannon
Jamie Boulton
Chris Meledandri, Gail Harrison, Wenbo Sun, Weihua Gao, Wei Li
Department Leadership Roster
Momo Wang
Director
Jamie Boulton
Editor
Chris Meledandri
Producer
Momo Wang
Writer
Gail Harrison
Producer
Wenbo Sun
Producer
Chad Cannon
Original Music Composer
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What is Penglai about?
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.
Who directed Penglai?
Penglai was directed by Momo Wang.
Who stars in Penglai?
The principal cast of Penglai includes Scarlett Johansson.
When was Penglai released and how long is it?
Penglai was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Penglai?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Penglai was composed by Chad Cannon.