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"Mulan" is a mainland Chinese film starring Zhao Wei and Chen Kun, directed by Mei Xiaoqing, released in 2009. The film belongs to the genre of drama and Hong Kong drama, telling the story of a brave girl

The story takes place in ancient China, an era full of traditional concepts and a patriarchal society. The protagonist Hua Mulan (played by Zhao Wei) is an excellent swordsman who lives in a military family, her father is a veteran. However, when she heard that foreign enemies had invaded and the emperor ordered conscription, her father was unable to go to the battlefield again due to physical reasons. In order to protect the honor of the family and avenge her father, Mulan pretends to be a man and joins the army on her father's behalf.

The movie takes Mulan's experience after entering the army as the main line. She faces countless difficulties and challenges, but her strong will and extraordinary intelligence make her stand out in training. At the same time, she also met a kind and brave comrade-in-arms Xiaohu (played by Chen Kun), and the two gradually developed feelings for each other.

Mulan's true identity remains a mystery until a fierce battle reveals her gender. However, the fortitude and courage she displayed earned the respect and admiration of everyone, including the chief of the army. In the end, Mulan led the army to resist foreign enemies and won the battle.

"Mulan" conveys the theme of insisting on oneself and breaking through the shackles of tradition through the heroic deeds of a woman. Mulan's decisions and actions challenged the stereotypes of women in society at that time, showing women's wisdom and courage.