# Big Fish & Begonia (2016)

> A headstrong girl from a hidden supernatural realm nurtures a boy’s tiny fish-soul through sacrifice, hoping to restore him to the human world.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/159179

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
- Director: Liang Xuan, Zhang Chun
- Cast: Ji Guanlin, Pan Shulan, Su Shangqing, Timmy Xu, King Shih-chieh, Jiu'er, Xang Yuanyuan, Xue Lifang
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1920885/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: dreamy, wistful, romantic, reflective movie night, anime fantasy marathon

## Synopsis

A magical journey beneath the waves reveals the power of love and sacrifice.

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