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Mulan Joins the Army (1928)

Mulan Joins the Army (1928)

History
Release Date: 1928, June 13
Directors: Hou Yao
Countries: China
Production: Minxin Film Company
Cast: Li Dandan

Overview:

This epic version of the Mulan tale was an early epic, shot on location in Northern China using hundreds of extras. It is the story of Hua Mulan, a young woman who takes her fathers place in the army as he is unwell. She gains glory but must eventually deal with her deception.

Keywords:

cross-dressing father daughter relationship wuxia folk hero