A few years after the Anshi Rebellion, Tang dynasty military commander Gao Shi suffers a defeat in a battle threatening Chang'an. Trapped in the besieged city, he recalls his lifelong friendship with the acclaimed poet Li Bai.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →Animation that doesn't pretend it's only for children. The visual language is rich, the emotional range wider than many live-action films. Watchable at any age.
Stronger in the first half, loses itself slightly near the end. But the emotional hits land where they should. That's why people watch animation.
Works for animation fans of all ages. Very young children may find parts challenging.
Director: Xie Junwei
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Best Watched: With children on a day off — or alone with the thought that you haven't completely grown up. Both work.
Yang Tianxiang
Gao Shi (voice)
Ling Zhenhe
Li Bai (voice)
Junquan Wu
Gao Shi (old) (voice)
Xuan Xiaoming
Li Bai (old) (voice)
Lu Lifeng
Cheng Jianjun (voice)
Sun Lulu
Du Fu (voice)
Liu Xiaoyu
Du Fu (young) / Li Bai Zong (voice)
Lu Xiran
Gao Shi Shu Tong / Gao Shi (young) (voice)
Li Shimeng
Pei Shi'er (voice)
Hu Yajie
Ge Shuan (voice)
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