Child of Peach (1987)

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April's movie is: Child of Peach (1987) CC

The first entry in the Taiwanese Peach Kid trilogy, “Child of Peach” is directed by Chen Chun-liang and Chao Chung-hsing. The film is a loose adaptation of the Japanese story of Momotaro, a popular hero of folklore who was born from a giant peach and triumphed over demons alongside animal comrades.

Unapologetically whacky, energetic, and colourful, the movie is a delight to behold, with even its shortcomings adding to its charm.
During an attack on their home by the evil King Devil (Huang Chung-yu), desperate parents stash their son Tao Tai-lang (Lin Hsiao-lao) inside a giant peach that carries him away to safety. It’s not long before the peach and its cargo are discovered by an elderly couple who have been praying for a child. They name the boy Peach Kid and oversee his rapid growth as he begins to display superhuman abilities. However, when King Devil raises an army using the power of the Sword of Sun, Peach Kid must band together with new allies to hunt him down and restore peace.

Runtime: 1h 36m