Surprise is a low-budget[5] 2015 Chinese fantasy comedy film directed by Show Joy.[6][7] It is based on a Youku web series of the same name by Show Joy but with a different content.[5] It had wide previews on December 12 and 13 and was released on December 18, 2015.[6][7]
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Chinese | 万万没想到 |
Directed by | Show Joy |
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Edited by | Yang Xiao |
Music by | Yasuharu Takanashi |
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Distributed by | Bona Film Group[2] |
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Running time | 96 minutes[3] |
Country | China |
Language | Mandarin |
Box office | US$50.29 million[4] |
The movie tells the story of Wang Dachui (Bai Ke), a youth blessed with some magic powers who often dreams of being the chief demon of the Stone Ox Village. One day, he meets with a surprise, which happens to be the arrival of the Tang Sanzang (Chen Bolin) and his three disciples, and his life meets with an unexpected change.
As for Tang Sanzang and his three disciples, while they find Wang Dachui boring beyond explanation, a magical story of love and killing is about to unravel for both parties.[8]
The film grossed US$17.5 million from previews on 12–13 December 2015.[2] It grossed US$24 million on its opening weekend.[9]