A Writer's Odyssey

Name: A Writer's Odyssey
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Drama
Released: 2021-02-12
Duration: 2 h 10 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Lei Jiayin, Yang Mi, Dong Zijian, Yu Hewei, Guo Jingfei

2021·Movie·R·130 min·★ 7.1(366)

Fantasy Action Adventure Drama

“Rewrite the reality.”

Lu Kongwen is the author of a fantasy novel series following a heroic teenager, also named Kongwen, on a quest to end the tyrannical rule of Lord Redmane, under the guidance of a Black Armor. But through a strange twist of fate, the fantasy world of the novel begins to impact life in the real world, leading Guan Ning to accept a mission from Tu Ling to kill the author.

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About A Writer's Odyssey

A Writer's Odyssey is a 2021 Chinese-language fantasy, action and adventure film directed by Lu Yang. The cast is led by Lei Jiayin, Yang Mi, Dong Zijian. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on iQIYI, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel.

A Writer's Odyssey was produced by United Entertainment Partners, 华策影业（上海）有限公司, and Free Whale Pictures and made in China. It was released on February 12, 2021, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $150 million worldwide.

Director: Lu Yang
Writers: Yu Yang, Chen Shu, Qin Haiyan
Release date: February 12, 2021
Original language: Chinese
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: China
Box office: $150 million
Production: United Entertainment Partners, 华策影业（上海）有限公司, Free Whale Pictures

A Writer's Odyssey cast & crew

A Writer's Odyssey was directed by Lu Yang and written by Yu Yang, Chen Shu, and Qin Haiyan.

The cast features Lei Jiayin as Guan Ning (Red Armor Warrior), Yang Mi as Tu Ling, Dong Zijian as Lu Kongwen (Kongwen), Yu Hewei as Li Mu, Guo Jingfei as Old Monk / Black Armor, and Tong Liya as Ban Ruo.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jed Kurzel, cinematography is by Han Qiming, and it was produced by Wang Hongwei and Fu Binxing.

Is A Writer's Odyssey worth watching?

A Writer's Odyssey holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 366 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed fantasy films.

At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy fantasy, action, and adventure, A Writer's Odyssey is worth a place on your watchlist.

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