Adapted from the popular Chinese folk tale "Journey to the West," and produced by the Wan brothers in the midst of  World War II, Princess Iron Fan is the first feature length animated film produced in China.  We follow the Monkey King and his friends on their journey to the west. As they reach Fire Mountain they are unable to pass because of the fire but learn that a special iron fan can quench the flames.  However, the fan belongs to Princess Iron Fan and she will not willingly lend it to them.