The Nine-Colored Deer

A short, stylized animated fable that feels like a painted scroll come to life, gentle yet morally weighty.

Directed by

Dai Tielang, Qian Jiajun

Genres

Animation, Fantasy

Starring

Ding Jianhua, Yang Chengchun, Cheng Xiaohua

Overview

In ancient times, a Persian merchant gets lost in a windstorm. Suddenly a spiritual deer of nine colors appears to guide the man. Later on, the deer rescues a man drowning in a river. In exchange, the man promises not to reveal the deer's whereabouts. The man reaches an imperial palace. The king insists on hunting down the spiritual deer down to make clothes out of the deer skin. The man gives in to his greed and leads an army of warriors to the spot. He falls into the river again, hoping the deer will show up to rescue him. This time, all the warriors' arrows turn into dust and the man is drowned

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic, eerie and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Greed, betrayal, morality, faith

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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

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