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Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal (2015): Cast & Box Office

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Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal is a 2015 romantic action film directed by Tianyu Zhao, starring Li Bingbing as Snow Demon, Chen Kun and Yang Zishan. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $64.3 million worldwide.

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Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 58m (118 min)
Director
Tianyu Zhao
Genres
Romance , Action , Fantasy
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
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The story

What Is Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal About?

The premise of Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young man named Zhong Kui possesses extraordinary abilities and is thrust into a conflict spanning Heaven, Earth, and Hell. Driven by a desire to protect his people and the woman he loves, he must confront powerful forces and navigate a dangerous journey across the realms. His quest tests his abilities and challenges his destiny.

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Cast & crew

Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal Cast & Characters

Li Bingbing leads the cast as Snow Demon, with Chen Kun as Zhong Kui and Yang Zishan as Zhong Ling. Directed by Tianyu Zhao; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Tianyu Zhao

More films directed by Tianyu Zhao: All About My Mother, Love O2O, Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal and The Law of Attraction.

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Plot

Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal Plot Summary

What happens in Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Zhang Diaoxian, Winston Chao, has already crossed into a realm beyond ordinary power, but he believes that achievement is not enough. He seizes the city of Hu and compels its residents to worship every word he speaks, weaving a web of loyalty that lets him pursue a darker, more ambitious dream. His plan hinges on a dangerous prize waiting in Hell: the Dark Crystal. With it, he intends to topple the existing pantheon of gods and rewrite reality itself, even if that means erasing countless innocent souls to fuel his scheme.

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The whole story of Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal, scene by scene

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Box office

Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal Box Office

Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal grossed $64.3 million worldwide. $165,428 came from the US and Canada and $64.2 million (100%) from the rest of the world.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$64.3M

US & Canada
$165.4K
International
$64.2M
US & Canada 0% Rest of the world 100%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the scholar that Zhang Diaoxian manipulates into becoming a powerful pseudo‑demon?

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Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Zhong Kui Fu Mo: Xue Yao Mo Ling” and “종규복마 설요마령”.

Also known as
  • Zhong Kui Fu Mo: Xue Yao Mo Ling
  • 종규복마 설요마령
  • 퇴마전: 마령검의 비밀
  • จงขุย ศึกเทพฤทธิ์พิชิตมาร
  • Snow Girl And The Black Crystal
  • Sněžná dívka a temný krystal
  • Hópehely és a sötét kristály
  • 魔界戦記 ~雪の精と闇のクリスタル~
  • 鍾馗伏魔:雪妖魔靈
  • Чжун Куй: Снежная дева и Темный кристалл

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Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal?

Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

When was Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal released?

Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal was released on February 19, 2015.

Who directed Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal?

Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal was directed by Tianyu Zhao.

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Who is in the cast of Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal?

Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal stars Li Bingbing as Snow Demon, Chen Kun as Zhong Kui and Yang Zishan as Zhong Ling, among 19 credited actors.

How much did Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal make at the box office?

Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal grossed $64.3 million worldwide ($165,428 domestic, $64.2 million international).

Does Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal have a post-credit scene?

No. Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal in?

The original language of Zhongkui: Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal is Chinese.

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