"Big Fish and Begonia" is a domestic animated film directed by Liang Xuan and Zhang Chun, which was released in China on July 8, 2016.
The film tells a story full of fantasy and mythology, revolving around the adventures of the human boy Kun, the Protoss girl Tsubaki, and the Protoss boy Tsubaki.
At the heart of the film is respect for nature, a theme that runs through the story, emphasizing the harmonious coexistence of humans and the natural world.
Through the emotional entanglement between Tsubaki and Kun, the film shows the opposition between ethnic relations and self-consciousness.
In order to save Kun, Tsubaki did not hesitate to resurrect him with half of his life, and brought Kun back to his own world in violation of the rules of the clan. This act brought great disasters to the clansmen, and also caused conflicts and contradictions within the clan.
In the process, the film expresses a sense of awe for nature and life, as well as the insignificance and powerlessness of human beings in the face of nature.
The success of Big Fish and Begonia is not only reflected in its commerciality, but also in the fact that it has won high praise from audiences and critics.
The film is characterized by exquisite graphics and an ingenious fusion of traditional cultural elements, showing the remarkable progress of Chinese animated films in terms of creativity and production.
But at the same time, there are flaws in the plot and character building, such as the love clues between Tsubaki and Kun are handled more bluntly and abruptly.