Protagonist
An orphan taken in by a temple, Jiang Liu'er is a child who loves stories of the Monkey King. He is the one who frees Sun Wukong.
Personality
Talkative, stubborn and brave, he believes in Sun Wukong more than the monkey believes in himself.
Powers & abilities
A mere child, he has no powers, but his faith and tenacity change the course of the story.
History
To save a little girl kidnapped by demons, he sets off on an adventure and drags Sun Wukong along.
Relationships
Sun Wukong is his hero. An old monk raised him.
Key moments
- Accidentally freeing Sun Wukong.
- His determination against the demons.
- His sacrifice to protect others.
In the adaptations
In Journey to the West, Jiang Liu'er is Tang Sanzang's childhood name; he was set adrift on a river at birth.
Did you know?
- His name means "river child".
- He is the child version of the monk Tang Sanzang.
Our take
Jiang Liu'er is the film's heart: through his admiration, he restores the hero's greatness.
— Spidermas, for Donghua Fan