The Monkey King's monk

Filmmakers have wrapped up a biopic of the real-life pilgrim whose adventures inspired the legend of Journey to the West, Xu Fan reports.

The venerable Buddhist monk Xuan Zang undertook a perilous journey to India around 1,300 years ago. Now, an upcoming film based on the legendary expedition is set to re-create history on big screen.

As one of the most talked-about coproductions between China and India this year, the biographical drama Xuan Zang has recently finished post-production. The film is set for release early next year.