During the Late Tang Dynasty, a manor is invaded by a demon cat and a sense of unrest befalls the capital of Changan. A poet is charged with investigating the case and meets up with a monk. The two work together and pull apart the thread of clues to reveal a history of truths leading to the events.
Legend of the Demon Cat (Kûkai) international theatrical trailer - Chen Kaige-directed movie
Legend of the Demon Cat - Official Trailer