Da Hu Fa
2017 / 93m - China
Fantasy, Adventure - Animation
4.0*/5.0*
The Guardian poster

Plot: A little guardian is entering an unexplored world. He is looking for his prince, who fled the kingdom after a falling out with the king. The guardian soon discovers that the inhabitants of this world are apathetic mutes who don't appear to be helpful when asked for guidance. But then he notices one of them is wearing a piece of clothing from his prince. Before he can get to him, others appear and chase after the guy. The guardian has no other choice but to step in. And by doing so, he gets himself involved in a nefarious scheme concocted by the ruler of this country.

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August 05, 2025

4.0*/5.0*

Busifan's first may not have the same visual prowess as The Storm, but his knack for creative world-building is already showing up in full force. The fantastical elements are sublime, the plot is surprisingly brazen, and the lore is beyond intriguing. The art style is fun and stylish too, though a bit more detail in the character designs would've been nice. Thank God for crowdfunding campaigns, because having seen both his feature films now, it would've been a crime if his talent had failed to surface. A delight for everyone who appreciates a proper animated fantasy film.