# Three Kingdoms: Starlit Heroes (2025)

> An animated Chinese historical epic follows Cao Cao through the Eastern Han’s violent collapse as battlefield victories transform him into a celebrated hero.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5397645

## Facts

- Runtime: 122 min
- Genres: Drama, History, Animation, War
- Director: Meng Yu, Yuan Yuan
- Cast: Tan Jianci, Ren Junpeng, Yang Wei, Wang Wang, Lu Jinbo, Liang Sheng, Joseph, He Ziqian
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37976433/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: heroic, dramatic, tense, historical film night, animation showcase

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