![]() ![]() Guanyin is a bodhisattva in Chinese mythology who is associated with compassion and mercy. This is the story of a young man’s battle for his own identity, told through family, comedy, and action-packed Kung-Fu.Īcademy Award Winning actress, Michelle Yeoh( Everything Everywhere All At Once) will be playing the role of Guanyin. ![]() The official synopsis for the series via Disney+ reads:īased on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang, "American Born Chinese" chronicles the trials and tribulations of a regular American teenager whose life is forever changed when he befriends the son of a mythological god. The show is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of ethnicity, identity, and belonging, making it a timely and relevant addition to the Disney+ lineup. Once The Monkey King reverts to his normal shape and size, he is able to easily escape his rocky prison. After he is trapped in a cave in a mountain, he is eventually convinced by a friend that he needs to accept his original form in order to solve his problems. He begins to change himself, thus changing his outward appearance into a more human form. There are a few stories about this kung-fu-practicing Monkey King, but the most common tale tells the story about The Monkey King refusing to accept himself, specifically his physical form. The most predominant of the Gods is a character called “The Monkey King.” This character was first introduced to Chinese folklore in the 16th-century novel, Journey to the West. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |