Mulan

Mulan

Loyal. Brave. True.

PG-13 2020 · 115 min · ★ 6.8 (7K) · Adventure, Fantasy, Action

When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Chinese Army to defend the country from Huns, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. She is spirited, determined and quick on her feet. Disguised as a man by the name of Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her innermost strength and embrace her true potential.

Directed by Niki Caro · Written by Lauren Hynek

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Liu Yifei Hua Mulan
Donnie Yen Commander Tung
Gong Li Xian Niang
Jet Li The Emperor
Jason Scott Lee Böri Khan
Yoson An Chen Honghui
Tzi Ma Hua Zhou
Rosalind Chao Hua Li
Cheng Pei-pei The Matchmaker
Ming-Na Wen Esteemed Guest
Xana Tang Hua Xiu
Ron Yuan Sergeant Qiang

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