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The Magic Pearl

  • 1997
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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The Magic Pearl (1997)
Animation

The magical journey of a sister and brother as they travel with their grandmother to a mystical world. Protecting them during their travels is a bright, white pearl that possesses extraordin... Read allThe magical journey of a sister and brother as they travel with their grandmother to a mystical world. Protecting them during their travels is a bright, white pearl that possesses extraordinary powers.The magical journey of a sister and brother as they travel with their grandmother to a mystical world. Protecting them during their travels is a bright, white pearl that possesses extraordinary powers.

  • Directors
    • Bob Curtis
    • Vincent Davis
  • Writers
    • Joseph Kleinman
    • Juliane Klemm
  • Stars
    • Lana McKissack
    • George Takei
    • Christopher Aguilar
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    40
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Bob Curtis
      • Vincent Davis
    • Writers
      • Joseph Kleinman
      • Juliane Klemm
    • Stars
      • Lana McKissack
      • George Takei
      • Christopher Aguilar
    • 1User review
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Lana McKissack
    Lana McKissack
    • Jamie
    • (voice)
    George Takei
    George Takei
    • Ha Ping
    • (voice)
    Christopher Aguilar
    Christopher Aguilar
    • Peter
    • (voice)
    Tsai Chin
    Tsai Chin
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Amy Hill
    Amy Hill
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Robert Ito
    Robert Ito
    • Priest
    • (voice)
    • …
    Radmar Agana Jao
    Radmar Agana Jao
    • Wu Sung
    • (voice)
    Reggie Lee
    Reggie Lee
    • Wu Lung
    • (voice)
    Kim Miyori
    Kim Miyori
    • Ghost Girl
    • (voice)
    • …
    France Nuyen
    France Nuyen
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Jack Ong
    Jack Ong
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Bob Curtis
      • Vincent Davis
    • Writers
      • Joseph Kleinman
      • Juliane Klemm
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    8/10
    A beautifully-done animated adventure set in ancient China.
    This animated, 90-minute adventure is a unique, beautifully-rendered adaptation of the ancient Chinese ghost stories that have been handed down from generation to generation. The story starts out in modern-day California, where two children of Chinese heritage are left in the care of their Grandmother while their parents are away on a trip. But their Grandmother is no ordinary Grandmother. She is more like a wise witch doctor, full of stories, and able to conjure up spells and magic potions. Initially the children are afraid of her, but gradually she wins their trust. By mistake, the three of them are transported to ancient China, where they enter a world fraught with wizards, witches, ghosts and an assortment of other dangers. This is where the adventure begins, as they try to safely make their way back to the modern world. But they won't leave China without learning some important life lessons, as well as an appreciation for their culture. Set amongst ancient temples, villages and lakes, with a backdrop of wide plains and towering, mist-covered mountains, "The Magic Pearl" takes the viewer on an animated travelogue of China. The story is compelling and the voice characterizations - featuring an all-Asian cast which includes France Nguyen and George Takei as a talking frog named Ha Ping - are all superb. The only complaint is at times the animation seems a bit stiff and limited. But the beautiful watercolor backgrounds (which won background artist Barbara Schade an Emmy Award) are reason enough to rent this exciting adventure story. At times it may be a bit scary for younger viewers, but anyone over the age of 5 or 6 will be fascinated. It originally aired on ABC but is now available on video. If you enjoy animation, and especially if you want to watch a fantasy/adventure that is different from most animated shows, rent "The Magic Pearl".
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    • Dec 6, 2001

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    • Release date
      • February 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • A varázsgyöngy
    • Production companies
      • Buena Vista International Television
      • Film Roman Productions
      • Greengrass Productions
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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