The Legend of Hei 2019
“One Small Spirit Will Determine the Fate of the World.”
What is The Legend of Hei?
The film "The Legend of Hei" is an animated story about a cat spirit whose home is destroyed by humans. The cat spirit, a member of a group of spirit creatures, is taken in by the others who share a common goal.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 27, 2019
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- China
- Studios
- MTJJ, Beijing Guangying Gongchang Wenhua Chuanbo, Dream Castle
- Revenue
- $48,045,728
- Genres
- Animation, Fantasy, Action
- Updated
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Overview
The film "The Legend of Hei" is an animated story about a cat spirit whose home is destroyed by humans. The cat spirit, a member of a group of spirit creatures, is taken in by the others who share a common goal. This group of spirits hopes to reclaim the land they believe is rightfully theirs. The cat spirit's path is altered when he encounters a human named Wuxian. As a result, the cat spirit is separated from the other spirits and embarks on a journey with Wuxian. During this journey, the cat spirit learns to control his abilities and develops his own thoughts on the matter of allying with the spirits or the humans. The story explores the cat spirit's growth and newfound understanding of the world.
Should you watch it?
“A displaced cat spirit must choose between his own kind and humans after losing his forest home.”
- engaging character development
- dynamic spirit world setting
- complex moral conflicts may be challenging for some
Watch it if you enjoy animated fantasy films exploring the relationship between nature and humanity.
The film is rated PG and contains fantasy action sequences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the genre of The Legend of Hei?
The film is categorized as animation, fantasy, and action.
When was the film released in the United States?
The United States release date for the film was April 20, 2021.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-two minutes.
Who is the protagonist of the story?
The protagonist is a cat spirit named Luo Xiaohei.
What is the central conflict of the plot?
Luo Xiaohei must decide whether to align with a group of spirits seeking to reconquer their land or with a human named Wuxian.