---
title: "The Legend of Hei"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-legend-of-hei-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 620249
imdb_id: "tt10734928"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 8.4
vote_count: 522
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Legend of Hei (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-legend-of-hei-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A displaced cat spirit must choose between his own kind and humans after losing his forest home."

### Why Watch
- engaging character development
- dynamic spirit world setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex moral conflicts may be challenging for some
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated PG and contains fantasy action sequences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, fantasy, action

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | The CW, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: MTJJ
- **Networks / Studios**: MTJJ, Beijing Guangying Gongchang Wenhua Chuanbo, Dream Castle

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shan Xin** as *Luo Xiaohei / Nezha (voice)*
- **Liu Mingyue** as *Wuxian (voice)*
- **Hao Xianghai** as *Fengxi (voice)*
- **Ding Dang** as *Luozhu (voice)*
- **Yuntu Cao** as *Xuhuai (voice)*
- **Sheng Feng** as *Tianhu (voice)*
- **Chen Siyu** as *Jiulao (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of The Legend of Hei?
The film is categorized as animation, fantasy, and action.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
The United States release date for the film was April 20, 2021.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-two minutes.

### Q: Who is the protagonist of the story?
The protagonist is a cat spirit named Luo Xiaohei.

### Q: 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.

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