# The Legend of Hei (2019)

> A displaced cat demon discovers that belonging is less about species than the bonds built across a divided magical world.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/436111

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
- Director: MTJJ
- Cast: Shan Xin, Liu Mingyue, Hao Xianghai, Ding Dang, Yuntu Cao, Sheng Feng, Chen Siyu
- TMDB rating: 8.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10734928/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, warm, adventurous, family movie night, anime discovery

## Synopsis

A cat demon embarks on a transformative journey in a world where magic and humanity intertwine.

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