The 37th China Golden Rooster Awards
Synopsis
Legend has it that since ancient times the Yinglong dragons have kept the world's wind and rain in season, and the dragonkeepers, whose fate is bound to theirs, have guarded nature and peace. In the present day, however, only two captive dragons remain, along with the last dragonkeeper, Ping. To rescue her hamster companion Huahua, who has strayed into the dragons' cave, Ping risks going deep inside. Her encounter with Danzi and Luyu unexpectedly reveals her true identity and awakens her powers as a dragonkeeper. Ping is then given a grave mission: to carry the world's last dragon egg to the Dragon Nursery Pool to hatch. So begins an adventure of growing up for a girl and a dragon.
Jury Citation
The Chinese-foreign co-produced animated feature Dragonkeeper takes up the themes of adventure and growing up that audiences know and love. Its storytelling is plain and moving, its emotions genuine and delicate, and its character designs lively and engaging. Its visual design blends Eastern and Western aesthetics. The film is a successful international collaboration and makes a positive contribution to the cross-cultural reach of Chinese animation.
Film Information
Director
Li Jianping, Salvador Simó
Genre:
Animation | Fantasy | Adventure
Starring:
Yang Enyou
Country/Region:
Chinese Mainland | Spain
Language:
English
Running Time:
100 min
