The Mad Monk Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Mad Monk.
The Mad Monk Ending Explained: The evil Black Dragon Jie Hook feeds on emotions such as bitterness, fear and sorrow. Directed by Su Yu, this 2021 comedy film stars Benny Chan Ho-Man (Li Xinyuan), alongside Zhang Chuxuan as Pu Kui, Zheng Junhao. Rated 0/10, the conclusion has sparked discussion among viewers.
What Happens at the End of The Mad Monk?
The evil Black Dragon Jie Hook feeds on emotions such as bitterness, fear and sorrow. He creates a plague on earth and sends the demon dragon Fish Bu Confusion (Roy Cheng) and the tree demon Pu Kwai (Zhang Chuxuan) to capture his nemesis Li Xin Yuan (Chen Haomin) in his dreams. In the course of the assassination, Pu Kui is impressed by Li Xin Yuan's kindness and integrity in saving the people and gradually swayed. The assassination mission is delayed again and again, and the suffering on earth makes the evil dragon accumulate enough strength to come to earth to kill his destined enemy Li Xin Yuan himself.
Su Yu's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Benny Chan Ho-Man (Li Xinyuan)'s journey. He creates a plague on earth and sends the demon dragon Fish Bu Confusion (Roy Cheng) and the tree demon Pu Kwai (Zhang Chuxuan) to capture his nemesis Li Xin Yuan (Chen Haomin) in his dreams.
How Does Benny Chan Ho-Man (Li Xinyuan)'s Story End?
- Benny Chan Ho-Man: Benny Chan Ho-Man's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
- Zhang Chuxuan (Pu Kui): Zhang Chuxuan's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Zheng Junhao: Zheng Junhao's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Mad Monk Mean?
The ending of The Mad Monk brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Benny Chan Ho-Man's story may not satisfy all audiences.