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Vic Zhou plays a Taiwanese medic in World War II who was deployed to China as a Japanese military doctor. He endured much internal turmoil as his allegiance was split between his Japanese ruler and his Chinese ancestry. At the end of the war, a Chinese general saved him from being executed with the rest of Japanese soldiers. Ever since his rescue, he had been searching for a way to get back home. Back to Taiwan.
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Plot Summary
Oh, a resourceful but accident-prone alien from the planet Gratuity, is on the run from his own kind when he lands on Earth. He makes contact with Tip, a resourceful girl who is trying to find her mother after her species, the Boov, have taken over the planet. The two form an unlikely friendship and embark on a journey to save the planet.
Critical Reception
Home received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its animation, humor, and the voice performances of Jim Parsons and Rihanna. However, some critics found the plot to be formulaic and predictable. Audiences generally enjoyed the film, particularly its themes of friendship and acceptance.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its vibrant animation and heartfelt message.
- Jim Parsons' voice performance as Oh is a standout.
- Some found the story to be a bit too predictable.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's positive themes, engaging characters, and colorful animation. Many enjoyed the humor and the uplifting story of friendship between two unlikely characters.
Fun Fact
The character of Oh was originally conceived as a more menacing alien, but was redesigned to be more cute and cuddly to appeal to a younger audience.
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