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Asura (2018)

Fantasy - 1 January 2018
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An epic fantasy loosely based on Buddhist mythology, it is set in the mythical realm of Asura — the dimension of pure desire which is threatened by a coup from a lower heavenly kingdom. Asura is China's most expensive film, but it is also China's biggest box office flop.

Director:  Peng Zhang

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An epic fantasy loosely based on Buddhist mythology, it is set in the mythical realm of Asura — the dimension of pure desire which is threatened by a coup from a lower heavenly kingdom. Asura is China's most expensive film, but it is also China's biggest box office flop.


Collections: Peng Zhang

Tagline: The Realm of Desire, The Beginning of a Legend

Genres: Fantasy

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Country:   China
Language:  普通话
Release Date:  1 January 2018

Box Office

Budget:  $100

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Alibaba Pictures Group

Technical Specs

An epic fantasy loosely based on Buddhist mythology, it is set in the mythical realm of Asura — the dimension of pure desire which is threatened by a coup from a lower heavenly kingdom.

Asura Movie Trailer

Asura is a Chinese epic fantasy film based on Buddhist mythology. It is the directorial debut of stunt coordinator Peng Zhang. The film is the first in a trilogy and was released on 13 July 2018.

Plot

The story is set in Asura, the dimension of pure desire according to ancient Buddhist mythology. The mythical realm is threatened by a coup from a lower heavenly kingdom and the story follows from there. [wikipedia]