White Snake
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
White Snake

白蛇:缘起

"The legend begins."

11 January 2019 China 99 min ⭐ 7.7 (534)
Director: Amp Wong Zhao Ji
Cast: Zhang Zhe, Yang Tianxiang, Tang Xiaoxi, Liu Ziling, Zhang Yaohan
Animation Fantasy Romance
Forbidden Love & Prejudice Identity and Memory Sacrifice
Budget: $11,936,735
Box Office: $62,098,770

White Snake - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

Many things in this world have two faces. Why must you only look at the bad one?

— Little Fox

Context:

Spoken in the Precious Jade Workshop when discussing the nature of demons and humans.

Meaning:

A philosophical statement on perspective, challenging the characters (and audience) to look beyond the 'evil' nature of demons and see the beauty or love underneath.

Even if the world calls us evil, I will stay by your side.

— Ah Xuan

Context:

Xuan says this after revealing he has turned himself into a demon to be with Blanca.

Meaning:

The definitive declaration of the film's theme: love overriding social stigma and biological destiny.

Your fate may be in stone, but you choose how you live.

— Ah Xuan

Context:

During a moment of introspection regarding his destiny as a snake catcher.

Meaning:

A rejection of fatalism. While he cannot change the war between species, he can choose his individual path within it.