Anima
莫尔道嘎
Synopsis
After young Tutu kills a bear to save his little brothers life, he is considered an outcast as bears are sacred to the Lonki tribe. Years later Tutu and Linzi struggle to get by and work as lumberjacks near the forest they grew up in. When they both fall for the same woman, it drives the brothers apart. While Linzi connects more and more with nature and the forest, Tutu chooses another path. Through their story, we experience the deep connection of all living things and witness the mysterious retribution wrought by nature on humans who wound it. The film gives us an opportunity to contemplate our relationship with Mother Earth.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cairo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cao Jinling
- Screenplay & Story
- Cao Jinling
- Original Title
- 莫尔道嘎
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cao Jinling
Cao Jinling
Department Leadership Roster
Cao Jinling
Screenplay
Cao Jinling
Director
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What is Anima about?
After young Tutu kills a bear to save his little brothers life, he is considered an outcast as bears are sacred to the Lonki tribe. Years later Tutu and Linzi struggle to get by and work as lumberjacks near the forest they grew up in. When they both fall for the same woman, it drives the brothers apart. While Linzi connects more and more with nature and the forest, Tutu chooses another path. Through their story, we experience the deep connection of all living things and witness the mysterious retribution wrought by nature on humans who wound it. The film gives us an opportunity to contemplate our relationship with Mother Earth.
Who directed Anima?
Anima was directed by Cao Jinling.
Who stars in Anima?
The principal cast of Anima includes Wang Chuanjun, Qi Xi, Si Ligeng.
When was Anima released and how long is it?
Anima was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.