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Big Fish & Begonia (2016)

“Two worlds. One destiny.”

7.3/10 · 504 votes 1h 41m pg-13 FantasyAdventureAnimation

#65 of 306 films from 2016 #288 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Liang Xuan, Zhang Chun · Written by Liang Xuan

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Overview

Beyond the human realm, there is a magical race of beings who control the tides and the changing of the seasons. One of these beings, a young girl named Chun, seeks something more—she wants to experience the human world! At sixteen, she finally gets her chance and transforms into a dolphin in order to explore the world that has her fascinated. But she soon discovers that it's a dangerous place and nearly gets killed in a vortex. Luckily, her life is spared when a young boy sacrifices himself to save her. Moved by his kindness and courage, she uses magic to bring him back to life only to learn that this power comes at a serious price. On a new adventure, she’ll have to make her own sacrifices in order to protect his soul until it is ready to return to the human world.

Cast

Ji Guanlinas Chun (voice)
Pan Shulanas Old Chun (voice)
Su Shangqingas Qiu (voice)
Timmy Xuas Kun (voice)
King Shih-chiehas Ling Po (voice)
Jiu'eras Kun's Sister (voice)
Xang Yuanyuanas Feng (voice)
Xue Lifangas Chun's Father (voice)
Ajieas Zi Chisong (voice)
Yang Tingas Rat Woman (voice)
Wang Deshunas Pie (voice)

Facts

Release dateJuly 8, 2016
Runtime101 min (1h 41m) — about the same as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresFantasy, Adventure, Animation
Original title大鱼海棠
LanguageZH
Budget$4,531,653
Box office$84,552,250 (18.7× budget)
IMDbtt1920885

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Questions

How long is Big Fish & Begonia?
Big Fish & Begonia runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Is Big Fish & Begonia worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 504 votes, which places it #65 of 306 films released in 2016 in this index (top 79%) and #288 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Big Fish & Begonia?
Big Fish & Begonia was directed by Liang Xuan, Zhang Chun.
Who stars in Big Fish & Begonia?
Ji Guanlin as Chun (voice); Pan Shulan as Old Chun (voice); Su Shangqing as Qiu (voice); Timmy Xu as Kun (voice); King Shih-chieh as Ling Po (voice); Jiu'er as Kun's Sister (voice).
What is Big Fish & Begonia rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Big Fish & Begonia?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/279736.

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