Mulan (2020 film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Niki Caro |
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| Music by | Harry Gregson-Williams |
| Cinematography | Mandy Walker |
| Editing by | David Coulson |
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| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Release date(s) | March 9, 2020 (Hollywood) September 4, 2020 (United States) |
| Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $200 million |
| Money made | $70 million |
Mulan is an exciting 2020 fantasy adventure movie from Walt Disney Pictures. It was directed by Niki Caro. The story is a live-action version of Disney's 1998 animated film. Both movies are based on an old Chinese folk tale called "The Ballad of Mulan".
The film stars Yifei Liu as Mulan. Other famous actors like Donnie Yen, Tzi Ma, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Ron Yuan, Gong Li, and Jet Li are also in the movie. The story happens in ancient China. A brave young woman named Hua Mulan pretends to be a man. She takes her father's place in the army to fight against invaders.
The movie first showed in Hollywood on March 9, 2020. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was released differently. In many countries, people could watch it at home on Disney+ for an extra fee. In other places, it was shown in movie theaters when they reopened. Critics generally liked the action, costumes, and visuals in the film.
Plot
In ancient China, Hua Mulan is a spirited and active girl. Her parents, Zhou and Li, hoped she would marry a good husband. But Mulan was different. One day, she met a matchmaker to show she was ready for marriage. Mulan accidentally caused a mess, and the matchmaker called her a disgrace.
Meanwhile, in the north, an army led by Böri Khan attacked an imperial outpost. They were helped by a witch named Xian Lang. She used her magic to trick the Emperor of China. The Emperor then ordered every family to send one man to join the army.
Imperial soldiers came to Mulan's village. Her father, Zhou, had to join because he had no sons. But he had a bad leg and fell over. Mulan knew her father would not survive. So, she secretly took his armor, horse, and sword. She left home to join the army in his place.
Mulan arrived at the training camp. Commander Tung, an old friend of her father, ran the camp. Mulan trained hard with many other new soldiers. She became a skilled fighter without anyone knowing she was a woman.
Böri Khan's army kept moving forward. Commander Tung had to send his soldiers to fight early. Mulan chased some enemy troops alone. She met Xian Lang, the witch, who made fun of her for pretending to be a man. Xian Lang tried to hurt Mulan, but Mulan's chest binding protected her.
Mulan then took off her disguise. She returned to the battle. The enemy was attacking her friends with a trebuchet. Mulan used her archery skills to make the trebuchet fire at a snowy mountain. This caused a huge avalanche that buried the enemy army.
Mulan rode back and saved Chen Honghui, a soldier she had befriended. Since her true identity was revealed, she was sent away from the army. On her way home, Xian Lang appeared again. The witch told Mulan that she was also an outcast. Xian Lang fought for Böri Khan because he treated her as an equal. She also told Mulan that Khan's attacks were a trick. His real plan was to capture and kill the Emperor.
Mulan risked her life and went back to warn her army. Her friends stood up for her. Commander Tung believed her and let her lead a group to the Emperor's palace.
Xian Lang used her magic to look like the Imperial Chancellor. She convinced the Emperor to fight Böri Khan alone. This made the city guards leave their posts. The enemy then attacked the palace. Mulan's group distracted the enemy while Mulan went to save the Emperor. Khan tried to shoot Mulan with an arrow. But Xian Lang, who now felt for Mulan, turned into an eagle. She sacrificed herself to stop the arrow. Mulan then defeated Khan, but he broke her father's sword.
Mulan freed the Emperor. He offered her a place in his personal guard. Mulan politely said no and went back to her village.
Mulan was happily reunited with her family. An emissary from the Emperor, led by Commander Tung, arrived. They gave Mulan a new sword. The Emperor also asked her to join the Imperial Army as an officer.
Main Characters
- Yifei Liu plays Mulan. She is the main hero who pretends to be a man to join the army.
- Crystal Rao plays Mulan when she was younger.
- Donnie Yen is Commander Tung. He is a high-ranking leader in the army and Mulan's mentor.
- Gong Li plays Xian Lang. She is a powerful witch who can change her shape.
- Jason Scott Lee is Böri Khan. He is a warrior leader who wants revenge.
- Yoson An plays Chen Honghui. He is a confident soldier who becomes Mulan's friend.
- Jet Li is The Emperor of China. He is a wise ruler who orders the army to fight the invaders.
- Tzi Ma plays Hua Zhou. He is Mulan's father and a respected war veteran.
- Rosalind Chao plays Hua Li. She is Mulan's mother.
- Xana Tang plays Hua Xiu. She is Mulan's younger sister.
- Ron Yuan is Sergeant Qiang. He is a loyal second-in-command.
- Jun Yu plays Cricket. He is a new soldier in Commander Tung's unit.
- Jimmy Wong plays Ling.
- Chen Tang plays Yao.
- Doua Moua plays Chien-Po.
- Nelson Lee plays The Chancellor. He helps the Emperor with the army.
- Cheng Pei-pei plays the Matchmaker.
Ming-Na Wen, who was the original voice of Mulan in the 1998 animated movie, has a small role in this film. She appears as an honored guest who introduces Mulan to the Emperor.
What's Next?
In April 2020, there were reports that a sequel to Mulan is being planned. Chris Bender, Jason T. Reed, and Jake Weiner are expected to return as producers.
Images for kids
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Yifei Liu plays Mulan in the remake.
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Niki Caro, the director of Mulan
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Christina Aguilera recorded two songs for the film including a remake of her song "Reflection" from the 1998 animated film Mulan
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See also
In Spanish: Mulan (película de 2020) para niños
