
Big Fish & Begonia(2016)
“Two worlds. One destiny.”
Overview
Beyond the human realm, there is a magical race of beings who control the tides and the changing of the seasons. One of these beings, a young girl named Chun, seeks something more—she wants to experience the human world! At sixteen, she finally gets her chance and transforms into a dolphin in order to explore the world that has her fascinated. But she soon discovers that it's a dangerous place and nearly gets killed in a vortex. Luckily, her life is spared when a young boy sacrifices himself to save her. Moved by his kindness and courage, she uses magic to bring him back to life only to learn that this power comes at a serious price. On a new adventure, she’ll have to make her own sacrifices in order to protect his soul until it is ready to return to the human world.
Director
Liang Xuan
Studio
Studio Mir
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$85M
Cast

Ji Guanlin
as Chun (voice)

Pan Shulan
as Old Chun (voice)

Su Shangqing
as Qiu (voice)

Timmy Xu
as Kun (voice)

King Shih-chieh
as Ling Po (voice)
Jiu'er
as Kun's Sister (voice)
Xang Yuanyuan
as Feng (voice)
Xue Lifang
as Chun's Father (voice)

Ajie
as Zi Chisong (voice)
Yang Ting
as Rat Woman (voice)

Wang Deshun
as Pie (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2016
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$85M
Production Companies
Studio Mir • Beijing Enlight Pictures • Horgos Coloroom Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Big Fish & Begonia?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Big Fish & Begonia (2016).
What is Big Fish & Begonia about?▼
Beyond the human realm, there is a magical race of beings who control the tides and the changing of the seasons. One of these beings, a young girl named Chun, seeks something more—she wants to experience the human world! At sixteen, she finally gets her chance and transforms into a dolphin in order to explore the world that has her fascinated. But she soon discovers that it's a dangerous place and nearly gets killed in a vortex. Luckily, her life is spared when a young boy sacrifices himself to save her. Moved by his kindness and courage, she uses magic to bring him back to life only to learn that this power comes at a serious price. On a new adventure, she’ll have to make her own sacrifices in order to protect his soul until it is ready to return to the human world.
Who directed Big Fish & Begonia?▼
Big Fish & Begonia was directed by Liang Xuan and released in 2016. It is a animation, adventure, fantasy film.
How long is Big Fish & Begonia?▼
Big Fish & Begonia has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Big Fish & Begonia?▼
The cast of Big Fish & Begonia includes Ji Guanlin as Chun (voice), Pan Shulan as Old Chun (voice), Su Shangqing as Qiu (voice), Timmy Xu as Kun (voice), King Shih-chieh as Ling Po (voice) and more.
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