I Am Nezha
2016 Chinese 3D animated film directed by Zhan Shu
I Am Nezha (我是哪吒) is a 2016 Chinese animated film directed by Shu Zhan. It was released in China on 1 October 2016. The plot is based on Chinese legends.
Plot
The 2016 Chinese 3D animated film "I Am Nezha" (我是哪吒) adapts the traditional Chinese legend of the rebellious boy-god into a classic coming-of-age fantasy adventure. After his unusual birth, the young and mischievous Nezha is deeply misunderstood, despised, and ostracized by the local villagers due to his chaotic antics and immense power. However, when a malicious conspiracy embroils him in a severe conflict with the formidable Dragon Clan, Nezha must look past the townspeople's rejection and harness his supernatural abilities to stand as their defender. Ultimately, he engages in an epic, high-stakes battle against the aquatic dragon forces to protect his home, transforming from a feared outcast into a selfless, revered hero.
Cast
Tao Dian
Han Jiaojiao
Liu Yao
Peng Bo
Zou Liang
Liang Dawei
Yao Yanze
Meng Xianglong
Wang Bochao
Hu Yi
Wu Yifei
Zhang Huanzhao
Reception
The film grossed CN¥9.7 million at the Chinese box office.
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