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The Tiger's Apprentice

2024 · 84 min

A bright, fast-paced fantasy adventure that mixes magical action with heartfelt family moments, easy for all ages to enjoy.

Directed by: Raman Hui Shing-Ngai
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Starring: Brandon Soo Hoo, Henry Golding, Lucy Liu

Tagline: Unlock the power within.
Overview: After the death of his grandmother, Tom Lee discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a mythical tiger named Hu and the other Zodiac animal warriors, Tom trains to take on an evil force that threatens humanity.

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Directed by: Raman Hui Shing-Ngai
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Starring: Brandon Soo Hoo, Henry Golding, Lucy Liu

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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
family
coming-of-age
grief
friendship
Places: big city
fantasy world
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Action	5
Horror	2
Humour	4
Realism	2
Romance	0
Tension	4
Darkness	3
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	5

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