Saving Mother
西岳奇童
Synopsis
Another classic film from Shanghai Animation Film Studio, "Saving Mother" was one of the most popular animations in China. The story is based on the traditional Chinese folklore about a boy named Chen Xiang. His mother was a goddess and his father a mortal. His uncle, Erlang Shen, punished Chen Xiang's parents because their marriage was against the rules of the heavens. Chen Xiang's mother was locked in a mountain until her son split the mountain and saved her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liu Huiyi, Xi Jin
- Screenplay & Story
- Xi Jin
- Original Title
- 西岳奇童
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Shanghai Animation Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liu Huiyi, Xi Jin
Xi Jin
Wenchang Jin, Airu Guan
Department Leadership Roster
Liu Huiyi
Director
Xi Jin
Director
Xi Jin
Writer
Wenchang Jin
Producer
Airu Guan
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saving Mother
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Saving Mother about?
Another classic film from Shanghai Animation Film Studio, "Saving Mother" was one of the most popular animations in China. The story is based on the traditional Chinese folklore about a boy named Chen Xiang. His mother was a goddess and his father a mortal. His uncle, Erlang Shen, punished Chen Xiang's parents because their marriage was against the rules of the heavens. Chen Xiang's mother was locked in a mountain until her son split the mountain and saved her.
Who directed Saving Mother?
Saving Mother was directed by Liu Huiyi, Xi Jin.
Who stars in Saving Mother?
The principal cast of Saving Mother includes Jianhua Ding, Han Fei, Rong Hong, Zhen Qiao, Pengfei Tan.
When was Saving Mother released and how long is it?
Saving Mother was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 55m.