on the Thursdays on which the films are shown. In addition, the Trutter Museum will be open until 6 p.m. Monkey King II is a magical allegory based on Confuscian and Buddhist principles. It follows the adventures of Tripitaka and disciples Pigsy, Sandy and of course Monkey, on their journey from China to India to fetch the large vehicle holy scriptures which will save the world. On their travels, they encounter Zhu Bajie (Xiaoshenyang), a lustful pig demon and Sha Wujing (Him Law), a djinn-like monk. Monkey is the story by Wu Chêng-ên based on the ancient Chinese legend tracing the origins of Buddhism. But the unlikely encounter has a purpose, for Sun Wukong must accompany and protect Tang Sanzang as he sets out on a journey to the Thunder Monastery in India to collect Buddha’s scriptures. After 500 years of imprisonment, monkey king Sun Wukong (Aaron Kwok) is rescued by a young Buddhist monk Tang Sanzang (Feng Shaofeng). This fantasy film is based on the Chinese classic “Journey to the West” by Wu Cheng’en. The next film in the series, “Monkey King II,” (2016) will be shown on Nov. in the Trutter Center, hosted by Ashley Green, Ph.D., professor of English and Joseph Hoff, Ph.D., professor of Spanish. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() LLCC Arts and Humanities is hosting a free film and discussion series this fall entitled, “Through a Different Lens: Cultural Perspectives through Film.” The film series will be held on select Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m.
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