# New Gods: Yang Jian (2022)

> A fallen celestial hunter confronts a deeply personal mission in a dazzling 3D reimagining of Chinese mythology.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/601205

## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
- Director: Zhao Ji
- Cast: Kai Wang, Ji Guanlin, Li Lihong, Li Lanling, Zhao Yi, Liu Xiaoyu, Wen jingyuan, Shuiyu Tang
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19757204/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: mythic, stylized, witty, fantasy movie night, animation showcase

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