Barry Cook

Mulan -- A girl pretends to be a man and takes her father's place in the army.

Based on an ancient Chinese poem, the legend of Mulan beautifully unfolds in Disney’s 36th animated classic! Full of daring adventure, hilarious characters and inspiring music, this new edition celebrates honour, courage and a young girl’s quest to be true to her own heart. Beautiful and clever Mulan proves her worth outside of her tradition-bound society when, disguised as “Ping,” she bravely takes her father’s place in the Imperial Army. Helped by her outrageously funny guardian dragon Mushu and a lucky cricket named Cri-Kee, Mulan strives to earn the respect of her fellow warriors and their handsome Captain Shang. A climactic battle atop the Imperial Palace is where her family’s honour and the fate of the Emperor and all of China rest in her hands!

When a retired Army general is too old to respond to an order to help quell a rebel uprising, his main concern is the shame it will bring on his family. His young daughter, Mu Lan, is aware of her father's concern and disguises herself as a male and enlists in the Army. A student of Kung Fu, who trained for many years under her mentor, they mystical Zi Hoi, Mu Lan possesses superior fighting skills and resourcefulness. During the early days of the war, Mu Lan meets a young soldier Liu and they become close friends. The war lasts many years and Mu Lan who successfully maintains her disguise, become the Commander-in-Chief earning the respect and loyalty of her troops which she leads to a brilliant victory. When it is time for Mu Lan and Liu to say farewell to each other, Mu Lan reveals her secret.

When a retired Army general is too old to respond to an order to help quell a rebel uprising, his main concern is the shame it will bring on his family. His young daughter, Mu Lan, is aware of her father's concern and disguises herself as a male and enlists in the Army. A student of Kung Fu, who trained for many years under her mentor, they mystical Zi Hoi, Mu Lan possesses superior fighting skills and resourcefulness. During the early days of the war, Mu Lan meets a young soldier Liu and they become close friends. The war lasts many years and Mu Lan who successfully maintains her disguise, become the Commander-in-Chief earning the respect and loyalty of her troops which she leads to a brilliant victory. When it is time for Mu Lan and Liu to say farewell to each other, Mu Lan reveals her secret.