My Life as McDull (2001)
"Mak dau goo si" (original title)

McDull is not the brightest kid on the block, but he continuously tries to do his best to please his mother. Still it seems he may not be destined for great things like she wishes, but McDull strives to try anyway.

Director:

Toe Yuen

Writers:

Alice Mak (comic), Alice Mak,

Stars:

Jan Lamb, Sandra Ng Kwan Yue, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang

6 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Jan Lamb	...	McDull (Adult) (voice)
Sandra Ng Kwan Yue	...	Mrs. McDull (voice)
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang	...	School Principal / Logan (voice)

Storyline

McDull is not the brightest kid on the block, but he continuously tries to do his best to please his mother. Still it seems he may not be destined for great things like she wishes, but McDull strives to try anyway.

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Plot Keywords:

poverty | working mom | olympics | animal that acts human | stupidity | 

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Genres:

Animation | Drama | Comedy | Family

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Details

Country:

Hong Kong

Language:

Cantonese

Release Date:

15 December 2001 (Hong Kong)

Also Known As:

My Life as McDull

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bliss Picture Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

75 min 75 min (Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

McDull: Don't think that I've been daydreaming. I was contemplating something academic. How does this universe work? I mean, I ate 6 oranges that morning. And my stomach wouldn't stop. Then I ate 3 bananas this morning. Again my stomach wouldn't stop. It just wouldn't stop! How are these two things related?

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Connections

Followed by McDull, Prince de la Bun (2004)

User Reviews

I've had 2 tasio bau, may I have 2 more?

First animated feature I've seen from HK, and hopefully not the last. Brilliant and unconventional, with an amazingly whimsical style of narrated recalled episodes interwoven with introspective investigations and loads of imaginative tirades. Wonderful mix of styles and techniques in the rendering, covering pretty much the full gamut of potential animation disciplines. Great comic writing, lovely recurrent jokes, terrific voice talent and really excellent songs, especially the one about tasio bau (steamed pork buns). Excellent for the kids, heck, the whole family! Really smart stuff! And no, I'm not biased just because my favorite female comedian Sandra Kwan-Yue Ng is one of the voice talents in this. ;)