The story follows (Michael Angarano), a Boston teenager obsessed with kung fu cinema. While exploring a Chinatown pawn shop, he discovers an ancient golden staff that magically transports him back to ancient China.
Tasked with returning the staff to its rightful owner—the legendary (Jet Li)—Jason must navigate a world of immortals and warriors. Along the way, he is mentored by two masters: the drunken immortal Lu Yan (Jackie Chan) and a stoic Silent Monk (Jet Li). Together with a vengeful orphan named Golden Sparrow (Liu Yifei), they journey to defeat the tyrannical Jade Warlord (Collin Chou) and free the Monkey King. Cast and Production Highlights
Oscar-winner Peter Pau captured stunning landscapes across mainland China, giving the film a lush, high-budget visual appeal. Key Roles: Jackie Chan: Lu Yan / Old Hop. Jet Li: The Monkey King / Silent Monk. Liu Yifei: Golden Sparrow. Li Bingbing: Ni Chang, the White-Haired Witch. Critical and Box Office Reception
The story follows (Michael Angarano), a Boston teenager obsessed with kung fu cinema. While exploring a Chinatown pawn shop, he discovers an ancient golden staff that magically transports him back to ancient China.
Tasked with returning the staff to its rightful owner—the legendary (Jet Li)—Jason must navigate a world of immortals and warriors. Along the way, he is mentored by two masters: the drunken immortal Lu Yan (Jackie Chan) and a stoic Silent Monk (Jet Li). Together with a vengeful orphan named Golden Sparrow (Liu Yifei), they journey to defeat the tyrannical Jade Warlord (Collin Chou) and free the Monkey King. Cast and Production Highlights
Oscar-winner Peter Pau captured stunning landscapes across mainland China, giving the film a lush, high-budget visual appeal. Key Roles: Jackie Chan: Lu Yan / Old Hop. Jet Li: The Monkey King / Silent Monk. Liu Yifei: Golden Sparrow. Li Bingbing: Ni Chang, the White-Haired Witch. Critical and Box Office Reception
