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Synopsis
When her father is summoned for military service, Mulan takes his place in disguise. Life among the soldiers demands skill, courage and constant care to protect her identity. Her success challenges the assumptions of the men around her while drawing her deeper into the defence of her homeland.
Cast
DirectorsBu Wancang
Inspirations
The Mulan legend became a wartime historical spectacle during Shanghai’s “Solitary Island” period. Its ancient setting allowed questions of resistance, national duty and a woman’s capacity for action to meet within a familiar story.
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Availability checked on September 11, 2026.
