Xiong mao hui jia lu (2009)

Xiong mao hui jia lu: Directed by Zhong Yu. With Daichi Harashima, Li Feng, Zhong Yu, Chang Liu. High in the mountains of the China, a ten-year-old mute orphan boy, Lu, rescues a lost panda cub separated from its mother. As Lu struggles to return the cub to its mother-and protect it from trappers-the two form a unique connection.

“Made in 2008 and released in 2009 this is one of those films that are guaranteed to leave not a dry eye in the house. It is about a young boy called LU who has been orphaned but a poor bamboo farmer, Chen, takes him in and uses him as a helping hand in his run down house. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThen one day they spot a mother panda with two twin cubs and both are fascinated by the beautiful creatures. However, Chen is a bit short on cash and he knows a man who will pay handsomely for a live baby panda – and you can guess what happens next.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis is an amazing film and they used real pandas. This has drama, heartbreak, love and a nice eco massage too. I was moved to tears on one occasion it was so gut wrenching but I simply enjoyed this as if I were a child. Hopefully films like this will help in spreading the message of how important it is to stop these wonderful animals from becoming extinct. It is in Mandarin and the sub titles are good, this is for those who still have an inner child and need to let it out once in a while or just if you like well made films.”