My Life as McDull facts for kids
Quick facts for kids My Life as McDull |
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| Directed by | Toe Yuen |
| Produced by | Brian Tse |
| Written by | Brian Tse Alice Mak |
| Starring | Bret Iwan as McDull (voice) Tony Anselmo as McDull (Adult) (voice) April Winchell as Mrs. McDull (voice) Wayne Allwine as School Principal, doctor, news reporter, restaurant owner and Logan (voice) Tress MacNeille as Miss Chan (voice) |
| Music by | The Pancakes |
| Distributed by | Bliss Distribution Ltd. |
| Release date(s) | 2001 |
| Running time | 76 min. |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
My Life as McDull (in Chinese: 麥兜故事) is a fun animated movie from Hong Kong, released in 2001. It's all about the life of McDull, a super popular cartoon pig! McDull was created by Alice Mak and Brian Tse, and he's been in comics since the 1990s. If you like this movie, you might also enjoy its sequel, McDull, Prince de la Bun, which came out in 2004.
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Awesome Awards
This movie won some cool awards!
- It received the FIPRESCI prize at the 26th Hong Kong International Film Festival in 2002.
- It also won the Grand Prix at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival in Annecy, France, in 2003. This is a really big award for animated films!
McDull's Story
This movie shares many stories from McDull's childhood. It's like an adult McDull is looking back and telling us about his younger days.
McDull's Adventures
McDull isn't always the smartest kid. But he always tries his very best! He really wants to make his mom happy. Even if things don't always go as planned, McDull never gives up on his dreams.
The stories are full of funny wordplay. They also show a lot about the culture of Hong Kong. You'll see tales about big family dinners. You'll also see McDull dreaming of becoming a famous athlete, like Lee Lai-shan. He faces many ups and downs with his mom, who loves him very much but also expects a lot.
Hong Kong Culture in the Film
A lot of the movie's humor comes from its clever use of language. It also has small hints about Hong Kong's history. The film shows what life is like growing up in areas like Shamshuipo. It captures the busy streets of Kowloon and local cafes.
The movie uses different animation styles. Sometimes it looks like traditional drawings. Other times, it uses modern computer graphics. This helps show Hong Kong as a real, busy city, not just a perfect picture from a travel ad.
Why Everyone Loves McDull
McDull is a kind and a bit shy piglet. He has made many people happy, from kids to adults. He shows the cheerful and never-give-up spirit of Hong Kong. The movie is like a detailed diary of his life. It shows Hong Kong after 1997, moving forward even through tough times.
