White Snake

"White Snake" (also known as "White Snake: The Origin") is a 2019 Chinese animated fantasy film produced by Light Chaser Animation and distributed by Warner Bros. It is inspired by the Chinese folktale "Legend of the White Snake" and serves as a prequel to the original story. The film tells the tragic love story between Blanca (Bai Suzhen), a young woman who is actually a white snake demon, and Ah Xuan (Xu Xian), a snake hunter. Set in the late Tang Dynasty, the story begins with a national master ordering the capture of many snakes. Blanca attempts to assassinate him but fails and loses her memories during her escape. She is then rescued by Ah Xuan, who leads her on an adventure to regain her past, and during the journey, they fall in love. However, Blanca's demonic identity is revealed, and a war between the national master and the snake clan is about to erupt, putting the couple’s love to the ultimate test. "White Snake" is praised for its stunning visuals, touching storyline, and creative adaptation of the traditional tale.