Animated feature White Snake is finally getting its North American release date. The film, a loose prequel to popular legend The Legend of the White Snake, opens in LA on November 15th and in select U.S. theaters on Nov. 29.

Official U.S. trailer:

Of the 32 films submitted for the Best Animated Feature category for the 92nd Academy Awards, a record number for Chinese animated features were submitted this year, including White Snake, Ne Zha, and Abominable, perhaps laying testament to the growing industry.

See here for the list of theaters showing the film. Synopsis below

From Light Chaser Animation, one of China’s premiere animation studios, comes a visually stunning new take on a classic legend. One day a young woman named Blanca is saved by Xuan, a snake catcher from a nearby village. She has lost her memory, and together they go on a journey to discover her real identity, developing deeper feelings for one another along the way. But as they learn more about her past, they uncover a darker plot of supernatural forces vying for power, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Conceived as a prequel to one of the most ancient and enduring stories in Chinese history, White Snake presents a sumptuous tale of trickster demons, deadly mythical beasts, assassins, wuxia action, and the promise of eternal love.