A breathtaking animated prequel to a Chinese legend, weaving high-fantasy action with a tragic, star-crossed romance. Amidst ink-wash landscapes, a demon and a human defy destiny, proving love is the only immortality worth fighting for.
White Snake
白蛇：缘起
"The legend begins."
Director:
Amp Wong
Zhao Ji
Cast:
Zhang Zhe, Yang Tianxiang, Tang Xiaoxi, Liu Ziling, Zhang Yaohan
Animation
Fantasy
Romance
Budget:
$11,936,735
Box Office:
$62,098,770
White Snake - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
The Boatman's Song
In the mid-credits scene, the boatman sings a melody ('Ferrying Love') from the famous 1992 TV series New Legend of Madame White Snake. This is a massive nostalgia trigger for Chinese audiences.
The Broken Bridge Meeting
The final scene shows Blanca and Verta in modern (Song Dynasty) attire meeting a reincarnated Xuan on the Broken Bridge at West Lake. This is the exact opening scene of the traditional Legend of the White Snake, seamlessly linking this prequel to the folklore.
Little Fox's Sequel Tease
In the post-credits, the Little Fox spirit is seen asking for a tail from a water dragon, setting up the expanded universe and the plot for the sequel Green Snake (2021).