Saving Mother

1984· 55 min★ 7.7· Animation, Fantasy

Another classic film from Shanghai Animation Film Studio, "Saving Mother" was one of the most popular animations in China. The story is based on the traditional Chinese folklore about a boy named Chen Xiang. His mother was a goddess and his father a mortal. His uncle, Erlang Shen, punished Chen Xiang's parents because their marriage was against the rules of the heavens. Chen Xiang's mother was locked in a mountain until her son split the mountain and saved her.

Cast: Jianhua Ding, Han Fei, Rong Hong

Director: Xi Jin, Liu Huiyi