folk hero,cross dressing,wuxia,father daughter relationship

Mulan Joins the Army (1928)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Hou Yao
  • Profile picture of Li Dandan
    Hua Mulan Li Dandan
  • Profile picture of Cho-cho Lam
    Cho-cho Lam

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  • folk hero
  • cross dressing
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