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The Secret of the Magic Gourd

19631h 8mYang Xiao-Zhong

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Based on the beloved children's book, elementary schooler Wang Bao discovers a wish-granting gourd that gives him the ability to make his dreams come true. Due to the gourd's erratic nature, Wang Bao confronts his own dishonesty amongst his peers and family, and realizes that you might not get everything you wish for.

FantasyComedyFamily
Magical ObjectMischievous ChildChinese CinemaFamily ProblemsContemporary Fantasy

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What is The Secret of the Magic Gourd (1963) about?

Based on the beloved children's book, elementary schooler Wang Bao discovers a wish-granting gourd that gives him the ability to make his dreams come true. Due to the gourd's erratic nature, Wang Bao confronts his own dishonesty amongst his peers and family, and realizes that you might not get everything you wish for.

Who stars in The Secret of the Magic Gourd?

The Secret of the Magic Gourd stars 徐方 (王葆), Mao Lu (宝葫芦), 温和 (苏鸣凤), Cheung Ning (郑小登), 吕伟 (姚俊). The film was directed by Yang Xiao-Zhong.

How long is The Secret of the Magic Gourd?

The Secret of the Magic Gourd has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1963.

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