description Big Fish & Begonia Overview
In an old mythical world, there reside spirit-like beings who oversee the natural order of the mortal realm. One of them, a young girl named Chun, has just come of age and must undergo her rite of passage by experiencing the human world for herself. While there, she gets caught in a fishing net during a storm and is rescued by a human boy. However, the boy ends up drowning during the incident, and Chun returns to her realm full of guilt.
Afterwards, she meets the Soul Keeper and decides to revive the boy in exchange for a part of her lifespan. Little does she know, meddling with the natural order of the world has severe consequences.
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Why does Chun sacrifice part of her life for Kun in Big Fish & Begonia?
Kun dies saving Chun while she is visiting the human world in dolphin form. Burdened by guilt, she trades half her lifespan to restore his soul as a small fish and then raises him until he can return home.
What role does Qiu play in Chun and Kun's story?
Qiu is Chun's childhood friend and secretly loves her. He repeatedly protects Chun and Kun, eventually making a profound sacrifice so their journey can continue.
Is Big Fish & Begonia a Japanese anime film?
No, it is a Chinese animated fantasy feature released in China in 2016. The film draws on Chinese mythology and texts such as Zhuangzi rather than belonging to a Japanese anime franchise.
Why is Kun shown as a fish after being revived?
The Soul Keeper returns Kun's soul in the form of a tiny fish, which grows as Chun cares for it. Releasing the fully grown Kun through the gateway to the human world becomes the central goal of the story.
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