Raising children in the wild isn't an easy thing to do. The phrase “made in China” often has negative connotations, but this film thankfully isn’t about cheap goods. It focuses on the beautiful and impressive animals born in those regions. I hadn’t seen many documentaries set there before, so I was pleased to watch it, though I wasn't as thrilled as I am with Disney films generally. This is DisneyNature’s tenth film, following their project in Sri Lanka, 'Monkey Kingdom.' If you are a fan of DisneyNature productions, prepare for an adventure into the wild. The director, who previously made ‘The City of Life and Death,’ one of the most disturbing war movies I've ever seen, was chosen for this project—a decision that proved to be both excellent and problematic for DisneyNature. He’s a good choice given the subject matter, as he knows his homeland better than any Western filmmaker could. The production quality was outstanding, but it seems he didn’t quite grasp how DisneyNature approaches filmmaking if the film's intended audience isn't solely Chinese viewers. Aside from that, I found it to be an enjoyable movie. There were moments of lightheartedness mixed with emotional scenes toward the end. From cranes to giant pandas, monkeys, snow leopards and Tibetan antelope, the narration follows four different animal families. The film shows their young ones’ lives from birth through adulthood, highlighting how mothers dedicate themselves to raising them, the lessons they learn from their groups, and the instincts that guide them. Then the storytelling pauses when those youngsters begin their next phase of life. > ❝The joy a mother receives from raising a cub from birth... is worth a thousand farewells.❞ First things first, you need to understand what DisneyNature films are like. If you do, great. But if not, be aware that they’re made for young children. They aren't like BBC or National Geographic documentaries that simply present reality. Instead, DisneyNature creates characters and gives them names, then builds a story around them in post-production to help kids understand what’s happening—especially the difficult parts, which are often edited out. It’s similar to how Disney crafts fairy tales, but set in nature without magic. As an adult, I thought it was an okay film. Not because of what I mentioned earlier, but because I've been watching DisneyNature films since they started and this is probably the weakest one so far. I said “weakest,” not “worst.” Who would dislike Disney movies for being sentimental! Only adults, usually. The visuals were remarkable, but it was the story that felt lacking. John Krasinski narrated, and he did a fine job with what he was asked to do. My problem is they seemed to be presenting falsehoods, and I don't think that’s what children should be learning. From that perspective, this film isn't really suitable for anyone over the age of 9, or else it could mislead them. I would rather show kids BBC nature documentaries instead. Still, it’s worth watching once. _7/10_

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