Big Fish & Begonia
大鱼海棠
“Two worlds. One destiny.”
Synopsis
Beyond the human realm, there is a magical race of beings who control the tides and the changing of the seasons. One of these beings, a young girl named Chun, seeks something more—she wants to experience the human world! At sixteen, she finally gets her chance and transforms into a dolphin in order to explore the world that has her fascinated. But she soon discovers that it's a dangerous place and nearly gets killed in a vortex. Luckily, her life is spared when a young boy sacrifices himself to save her. Moved by his kindness and courage, she uses magic to bring him back to life only to learn that this power comes at a serious price. On a new adventure, she’ll have to make her own sacrifices in order to protect his soul until it is ready to return to the human world.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Big Fish & Begonia [Coming Soon] - Official Trailer [English Language] (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-22
Top Cast
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Ji Guanlin
Chun (voice)
Pan Shulan
Old Chun (voice)
Su Shangqing
Qiu (voice)
Timmy Xu
Kun (voice)
King Shih-chieh
Ling Po (voice)
Jiu'er
Kun's Sister (voice)
Xang Yuanyuan
Feng (voice)
Xue Lifang
Chun's Father (voice)
Ajie
Zi Chisong (voice)
Yang Ting
Rat Woman (voice)
Wang Deshun
Pie (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 1714 DaysApril 6, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 15, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$84.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
18.66x
+$80M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liang Xuan, Zhang Chun
- Screenplay & Story
- Liang Xuan
- Original Score
- Kiyoshi Yoshida
- Original Title
- 大鱼海棠
- Country of Origin
- China, South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $84.6M
- Production Studios
- Studio Mir, Beijing Enlight Pictures, Horgos Coloroom Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liang Xuan, Zhang Chun
Liang Xuan
Kiyoshi Yoshida
Tu Yiran
Liang Xuan, Zhang Chun, Wang Changtian
Department Leadership Roster
Liang Xuan
Director
Liang Xuan
Writer
Liang Xuan
Producer
Zhang Chun
Producer
Wang Changtian
Producer
Zhang Chun
Director
Tu Yiran
Editor
Kiyoshi Yoshida
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Fish & Begonia
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What is Big Fish & Begonia about?
Beyond the human realm, there is a magical race of beings who control the tides and the changing of the seasons. One of these beings, a young girl named Chun, seeks something more—she wants to experience the human world! At sixteen, she finally gets her chance and transforms into a dolphin in order to explore the world that has her fascinated. But she soon discovers that it's a dangerous place and nearly gets killed in a vortex. Luckily, her life is spared when a young boy sacrifices himself to save her. Moved by his kindness and courage, she uses magic to bring him back to life only to learn that this power comes at a serious price. On a new adventure, she’ll have to make her own sacrifices in order to protect his soul until it is ready to return to the human world.
Who directed Big Fish & Begonia?
Big Fish & Begonia was directed by Liang Xuan, Zhang Chun.
Who stars in Big Fish & Begonia?
The principal cast of Big Fish & Begonia includes Ji Guanlin, Pan Shulan, Su Shangqing, Timmy Xu, King Shih-chieh.
When was Big Fish & Begonia released and how long is it?
Big Fish & Begonia was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Big Fish & Begonia?
Big Fish & Begonia had a reported production budget of $4.5M and grossed $84.6M at the worldwide box office (18.66 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Big Fish & Begonia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Big Fish & Begonia was composed by Kiyoshi Yoshida.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Big Fish & Begonia?
Big Fish & Begonia holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).