# Ne Zha (2019)

> A demon-marked child from Chinese mythology fights the destiny imposed on him while seeking the freedom to define his own nature.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/432453

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Adventure
- Director: Jiao Zi
- Cast: Lu Yanting, Joseph, Han Mo, Chen Hao, Lu Qi, Zhang Jiaming, Yang Wei, He Yuxiang
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10627720/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, uplifting, family movie night, fantasy marathon

## Synopsis

A young hero's journey takes a dark turn as fate intertwines with destiny.

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