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The Nine-Colored Deer

1981 · 25 min Animation Fantasy
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

In ancient times, a Persian merchant gets lost in a windstorm. Suddenly a spiritual deer of nine colors appears to guide the man. Later on, the deer rescues a man drowning in a river. In exchange, the man promises not to reveal the deer's whereabouts. The man reaches an imperial palace. The king insists on hunting down the spiritual deer down to make clothes out of the deer skin. The man gives in to his greed and leads an army of warriors to the spot. He falls into the river again, hoping the deer will show up to rescue him. This time, all the warriors' arrows turn into dust and the man is drowned

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📋 Film Details

Original Title 九色鹿
Year 1981
Country China
Genre Animation, Fantasy
Director Qian Jiajun
Runtime 25 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.4/10 (19 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

This is cinema with character. It doesn't try to please everyone at once — it has its own position, its own intonation.

The film is honest with its audience. Doesn't promise more than it delivers — and that itself has value.

For those who find pleasure in details, not just in plot turns.

Director: Qian Jiajun

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: With someone close, when there's time and mood. Not as background — it asks for attention.

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