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Mulan (2020)
The 2020 release of Mulan is a live-action adaptation of the 1998 animated film that focuses more on the original Chinese tale, Ballad of Mulan. In the film, war comes to china from Mongol armies, with the Emperor of China requiring each family must send one man to join the army. To protect her father from returning to the war, she dons his armor and masquerades as a man to fight for her country and bring honor to her family.
Mulan
- Director
- Niki Caro
- Release Date
- September 4, 2020
- Studio(s)
- Disney
- Distributor(s)
- Disney
- Cast
- Yoson An , Doua Moua , Jet Li , Liu Yifei , Jason Scott Lee , Jimmy Wong , Tzi Ma , Gong Li , Donnie Yen , Chen Tang
- Writers
- Lauren Hynek , Amanda Silver , Elizabeth Martin , Rick Jaffa
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Franchise(s)
- Mulan
- Budget
- $200 million
Summary
When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Army to defend the country from Northern invaders, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. Masquerading as a man, Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her inner-strength and embrace her true potential. It is an epic journey that will transform her into an honored warrior and earn her the respect of a grateful nation…and a proud father. This is a live-action version of Disney's 1998 animated take on the centuries-old Chinese legend. It was originally scheduled for release in March 2020, but delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Want to know more about Mulan? Watch the Mulan Teaser Trailer
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