Asura(2018)
阿修罗
The Realm of Desire, The Beginning of a Legend
Asura Synopsis
An epic fantasy loosely based on Buddhist mythology, it is set in the mythical realm of Asura — the dimension of pure desire which is threatened by a coup from a lower heavenly kingdom.
Asura (2018) is a fantasy film directed by Peng Zhang, released on July 13, 2018 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars Leo Wu, Carina Lau, Tony Leung Ka-fai and Zhang Yishang. Viewers rate it 1.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Peng Zhang
- Writers:
- Yang Zhenjian, Adam Chanzit
- Cinematographer:
- Patrick Murguia
- Production:
- 真鉴影业, Ningxia Film Group, 霍尔果斯强视影视传媒有限公司, 浙江东阳小宇宙影视传媒有限公司, 珠海横琴金马股权投资基金管理有限公司, 北京纵横乐享国际影视传媒文化有限公司, 吉泰（宁夏）影视文化传媒制作有限公司, 浙江岩华文化传媒有限公司, 北京壹尺文化传媒有限公司, 天津春天影业投资发展有限公司, 北京木一源文化传播有限公司, 北京中科粒子医院管理技术有限公司, 优尼影视文化传播（北京）有限公司, 北京微影时代科技有限公司, 北京博将影视文化有限公司, 山东德佳文化传媒有限公司, 宁夏国有资产投资控股集团有限公司, 北京宝禹江山创业投资有限公司, 福建祥益鹰视文化传媒有限公司, 北京故事马影业有限公司, 北京天星亿源影视文化传播有限公司, 五洲电影发行有限公司
- Budget:
- $112,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,440,000
- Status:
- Released
Asura (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Asura before you stream it.
Asura Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leo Wu
Carina Lau
as Asura King, Head of Cunning
Tony Leung Ka-fai
as Asura King, Head of Desire
Zhang Yishang
Ming Dao
Matt William Knowles
as Rawa, demi-god
Duobujie
Karl Dominick
Key crew
Directed by Peng Zhang, written by Yang Zhenjian and Adam Chanzit.
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Asura Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 1.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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Asura – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Asura?
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The main cast of Asura (2018) includes Leo Wu, Carina Lau, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Zhang Yishang and Ming Dao. The film was directed by Peng Zhang. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Asura released?
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Asura was released on July 13, 2018 and runs for 2h 21m.
Is Asura worth watching?
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Asura (2018) holds an average rating of 1.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Asura?
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