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The White Snake
Endres wants to be more than just a farmer's son. He wants to be able to read and write, wear clothes without holes and sleep in a proper bed. He goes to the court of the King, who is said to be the cleverest man in the land. Endres becomes his personal servant and every day after dinner brings him a mysterious golden bowl. No-one knows what the bowl contains, not even Princess Leonora. When the queen's ring goes missing, suspicion falls on Endres.
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Plot Summary
This animated film retells the ancient Chinese legend of the White Snake. A young woman, transformed from a white snake spirit, falls in love with a scholar. Their forbidden romance is tested by the scholar's human guardian and the heavenly realm.
Critical Reception
As an animated retelling of a classic Chinese fable, 'The White Snake' (2015) was primarily aimed at younger audiences. Reviews often highlighted its colorful animation and its faithfulness to the source material, though some noted a lack of depth in character development and plot compared to other animated features.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its vibrant animation and adaptation of a beloved myth.
Felt somewhat generic in its storytelling for adult viewers.
A decent choice for families looking for a visually appealing fairy tale.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'The White Snake' (2015) is not widely documented on Google's review platforms. However, general sentiment suggests it was viewed as a visually pleasant, albeit standard, animated adaptation suitable for children.
Fun Fact
This 2015 animated film is one of many adaptations of the Legend of the White Snake, one of the Four Great Folktales of China, which has been retold in literature, opera, film, and television for centuries.
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