White Snake: The Prequel that Redefines a Timeless Romance

White Snake 白蛇：缘起 (2019) was produced by Light Chaser Animation and Warner Bros, White Snake garnered over 450 million RMB at the box office. The film has been praised for its visual art and animation, which led to its nomination in the Best Animation category of the 32nd Golden Rooster Award. Told in flashbacks, the film is a prequel to the “Legend of the White Snake,” and introduces a new character, snake-catcher named A Xuan, who is said to be a previous reincarnation of the White Snake’s lover Xu Xian from the original legend. In this retelling, A Xuan goes on a journey with an amnesiac White Snake who believes she is human, looking for clues to her identity and encountering many dangerous obstacles while gradually developing their feelings for one another.