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Release Year1959
Runtime0h 23m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Fantasy
Votes7
DirectorGuchan Wan
WritersGuchan Wan
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsFishing Child
About Fishing Child
An old fisherman catches a fish bowl from the sea, the fishing child painted on the bowl comes out to reality to catch a lot of pearls for him. A missionary wants to occupy the bowl and is punished by the fishing child.
Directed by Guchan Wan, Fishing Child leans on a strong ensemble — Qiu Yuefeng — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1959.
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