Mulan Joins the Army (1928)

13/06/1928
History
1h 40m

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.

  • Hou YaoDirector
  • Pu ShunqingWriter
  • Original Title

    木蘭從軍

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Chinese

Keywords

  • folk hero
  • cross dressing
  • wuxia
  • father daughter relationship