The Golden Child

The Golden Child

Year: 1986

Runtime: 94 min

Language: English

Director: Michael Ritchie

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A mystical Tibetan child, possessing incredible power, is stolen by a sinister sorcerer, threatening the balance of the world. A priestess embarks on a desperate search for the Chosen One, hoping to rescue the child and her own son. She unexpectedly finds an unlikely ally in a Los Angeles television personality known for his ability to locate missing people. Reluctant to accept his potential destiny, he joins the quest to save both the child and prevent a catastrophic future.

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1

The Emergence of the Golden Child

In the peaceful surroundings of a Tibetan temple, a young boy with extraordinary powers is hailed as the Golden Child. His ability to resurrect a lifeless eastern rosella showcases his unique gifts, and the bird becomes his loyal companion.

Tibetan temple
2

Sardo Numspa's Attack

The tranquility of the temple is shattered when the ruthless Sardo Numspa launches a violent attack against the monks and the Golden Child. In a horrific turn of events, they are kidnapped, leaving devastation and sorrow in their wake.

Tibetan temple
3

Kee Nang's Discovery

In America, Kee Nang stumbles upon a television broadcast featuring social worker Chandler Jarrell discussing his investigation into a woman's disappearance. Realizing the connection to the kidnapped Golden Child, Kee sets out to find Chandler.

United States
4

Chandler's Reluctant Involvement

Initially skeptical, Chandler becomes aware of the supernatural events surrounding the Golden Child's abduction, especially when an unusual bird begins to follow him. The appearance of the astral projection of the Golden Child solidifies the gravity of the situation.

United States
5

Cheryl Mosley's Discoveries

The investigation deepens when Chandler discovers the body of Cheryl Mosley, marked with ominous Tibetan symbols and a pot of blood-soaked oatmeal nearby. This unsettling discovery adds urgency to their mission to rescue the Golden Child.

Forsaken house
6

Introduction to Allies

Kee introduces Chandler to Doctor Hong, a wise mystic, and Kala, a half-dragon woman with unique traits who joins their quest. Together, they prepare to confront the challenges ahead while seeking to rescue the Golden Child.

7

The Pursuit of Tommy Tong

Chandler and Kee begin tracking the Yellow Dragons motorcycle gang led by Tommy Tong, who had previously kidnapped Cheryl for her blood. Their search intensifies as they learn that the gang poses a direct threat to the Golden Child.

8

Numspa's Ultimatum

Numspa reveals his desperate demands for the Ajanti Dagger, claiming it holds the power to defeat the Golden Child. Chandler, now deeply invested in the mission, agrees to help Kee retrieve this ancient weapon to save the boy.

9

The Quest for the Ajanti Dagger

Chandler and Kee travel to Tibet, where they encounter locals, including the High Priest who possesses the Ajanti Dagger. To acquire the weapon, Chandler faces a daunting challenge in a cavern, balancing a glass vessel filled with water.

Tibet
10

The Attack from Numspa's Henchmen

After smuggling the Ajanti Dagger back to the United States, Chandler and Kee find themselves under attack by Numspa and his loyal henchmen. In the chaos of the assault, Kee is gravely injured, compounding the urgency of their mission.

11

Doctor Hong's Hope

In a moment of despair, Doctor Hong and Kala inform Chandler that the Golden Child might be able to revive Kee as long as the sun shines on her body. This revelation reinvigorates their hope, pushing Chandler to seek the boy's aid.

Doctor Hong's shop
12

Confronting Numspa

Chandler, the Golden Child, and their allies confront Numspa in a dramatic clash that reveals his true form as a winged demon. After a harrowing escape from a collapsing warehouse, they realize the weight of their quest.

13

Final Showdown and Redemption

As they return to Doctor Hong's shop, a crazed Numspa makes a final attack against Chandler. In a climactic moment, the ancient amulet protects Chandler, redirecting the dagger's power to defeat Numspa and save Kee.

Doctor Hong's shop
14

Revival of Kee

With the last rays of sunlight and the Golden Child's mystical abilities, Kee is miraculously revived after her close brush with death. The trio shares a moment of triumph, filled with hope as they contemplate the Golden Child's journey back to Tibet.

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