6.9IMDb177k votes
Directed by Domee Shi
With Rosalie Chiang · Sandra Oh · Ava Morse
the vibe
- 🌱 hopeful
- ❤️ date-safe
- ☀️ wholesome
the story
A thirteen-year-old girl navigates the challenges of adolescence while transforming into a giant red panda when excited.
the plot
contains spoilers
- the film follows meilin "mei" lee, a 13-year-old chinese-canadian student
- mei transforms into a giant red panda when she experiences strong emotion
- mei's transformation is due to a hereditary curse
- the film is set in toronto, ontario in 2002
awards & recognition
- Oscar Nominee
- Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- 9 wins & 92 nominations total.
where to watch
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