Disney’s 'Mulan' gets North American release on Mar. 27
By Wang Rujun
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Los Angeles  (People’s Daily) - Disney will hold the world premiere of “Mulan” on Mar. 9  in Los Angeles, which will be released on Mar. 27 in North America.

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As a live-action remake of the legendary female warrior immortalized in the centuries-old Chinese ballad, "Mulan" honors its Chinese roots, and the film features an ensemble of ethnically Chinese talent of both established and rising stars.

Acclaimed US filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of Mulan to life in an inspiring, thrilling adventure that follows a fearless young woman as she risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. Yifei Liu plays Hua Mulan following a year-long global casting search.

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Inspired by the Chinese “Ballad of Mulan,” the film brings to the big screen an incredible tale that celebrates the richness of Chinese culture and the power of female strength. A story that is Chinese yet transcends borders, “Mulan” reflects the breadth and depth of Chinese identity. A combination of relatable emotions with awe-inspiring action sequences and breathtaking visuals, “Mulan” is a movie with universal appeal that embodies the timeless themes of honor, family, respect for elders and duty. Disney first interpreted the story of Mulan as an animated hit feature in 1998.

“The original ‘Ballad of Mulan’ was written over fifteen hundred years ago and has been popular ever since,” says producer Jason Reed. “The animated movie brought it to Western audiences. Now we’re hoping to take elements from the original ballad and the beloved Disney animation and create something that is new and exciting, while honoring the essential elements of this inspiring story. We focused on how someone can embrace bravery, loyalty and duty while still being true to oneself.”