Awaken Lion

A heartfelt underdog story that blends cultural tradition with youthful energy, offering a warm and inspiring watch.

Created by

Wei Yuhai

Genres

Drama

Starring

Zhao Yi, Chen Luxi, Sun Yiran

Overview

In a small town, a highly anticipated lion dance competition attracts performers from far and wide. Wang Lu, a high school sophomore dealing with anxiety, accidentally enters the preliminary round and secures a spot in the main event. Determined to win, she forms a team of female lion dancers and departs from traditional training methods by incorporating parkour and street dance. Despite the challenges she faces, Wang Lu demonstrates resilience through lion dancing and reignites her father's passion for the art.

How it feels

Uplifting, earnest, warm and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, identity, family, trauma

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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