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The Tale of the White Serpent

1958 · 79 min Animation Fantasy
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

As a young boy, Xu-Xian is forced to free his pet, a small snake. Unbeknownst to him, the snake is actually a young snake goddess named Bai-Niang and she is in love with him. Many years later, when they are both adults, the princess is magically transformed into a human and sets out to find her love. But the local wizard believes her to be a vampire, and banishes Xu-Xian from the village in order to save him. Xu-Xian's pet pandas Panda and Mimi set out to save him and bring him, in the process becoming leaders of an animal gang.

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Original Title 白蛇伝
Year 1958
Country Japan
Genre Animation, Fantasy
Director Taiji Yabushita
Runtime 79 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (39 votes)

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The Tale of the White Serpent has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1958. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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