The Legend of the Demon Cat (2017)

妖猫传 · 妖猫传 ‧ Movie ‧ 2017

Japanese Buddhist monk Kukai is sent to the Tang dynasty in China to learn about its culture and civilization. He affirms his determination to learn everything about Vajrayana, but then a demon cat appears and breaks the peace of Chang’an City, causing a series of strange events (powerful men in the capital die continuously). So Kukai joins hands with poet Bai Le Tian to investigate the death of Concubine Yang, by following the trail left by the cat, unveiling a buried fact. ~~ Adapted from the novel "Samon Kukai Tou no Kuni nite Oni to Utagesu" (沙門空海唐の国にて鬼と宴す) by Yumemakura Baku (夢枕獏).

What it's about

The Legend of the Demon Cat (2017) is a 2017 Chinese movie produced in China. The story is categorised as Thriller, Historical, Mystery, Fantasy, with notable themes including Tang Dynasty, Cat, Poet Male Lead, Monk Male Lead, Yang Guifei. It currently holds a community score of 7.6/10 on MyDramaList.

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Main cast

The leading cast members listed for The Legend of the Demon Cat (2017). Photography © respective talent agencies and broadcasters.

Also known as

Demon Cat · Kukai · Kukai―KU-KAI― · Legend of the Cat Demon · Legend of the Demon Cat · Legenda o kocim demonie · Sha Men Kong Hai · Yao Mao Zhuan · 妖貓傳 · 空海―KU-KAI―

Should you watch The Legend of the Demon Cat (2017)?

If you enjoy thriller / historical, The Legend of the Demon Cat (2017) is worth your time. As a feature-length watch it's a low-risk way to sample Chinese cinema. Chinese productions tend to lean into rich costume design and long-form character arcs.