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Mulan: Rise of a Warrior

2009 · 115 min

A sweeping, somber war epic that balances brutal battles with a tender, tragic love story, leaving a lingering sense of loss and duty.

Directed by
Jingle Ma Choh-Sing
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Action
Starring
Zhao Wei, Chen Kun, Hu Jun
Tagline
Warrior. Princess. Legend.
Overview
When barbarian hordes threaten her homeland, the brave and cunning Mulan disguises herself as a male soldier to swell the ranks in her aging father's stead. The warrior's remarkable courage drives her through powerful battle scenes and brutal wartime strategy. Mulan loses dear friends to the enemy's blade as she rises to become one of her country's most valuable leaders — but can she win the war before her secret is exposed?

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Directed by
Jingle Ma Choh-Sing
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Action
Starring
Zhao Wei, Chen Kun, Hu Jun
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 3 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • war
  • identity
  • love
  • betrayal
  • grief
Places
  • countryside
  • military
  • wilderness
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • nonlinear
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour2
Realism7
Romance6
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
adventure, drama, action
Directed by
Jingle Ma Choh-Sing
Written by
Jingle Ma Choh-Sing, Zhang Ting
Starring
Zhao Wei, Chen Kun, Hu Jun, Jaycee Chan, Nicky Lee, Vitas, Xu Jiao, Liu Yuefei
Cinematography
Tony Cheung Tung-leung
Runtime
115 min
Country
China, Hong Kong, United States of America
Languages
Mandarin, English

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