The story of power, desire, lust and love among people of different kingdoms in ancient China. No matter who you are, you have to rise from the mud to become The Great Phoenix.

Set in 1947, it follows the relationship between three people - the shop owner, his wife and a young woman who is determined to cure her father's illness.

A monkey born from heavenly stone acquires supernatural powers and must battle the armies of both gods and demons to find his place in the heavens.