Mulan

Children's Film Favorites -- Ages 4 To 9

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 to his family.His young daughter Mulan, a student of Kung Fu who trained for many years under her mentor, the mystical Zi Hou, decides to save her father's honor and disguises herself as a male to enlist in the army.

Mulan's superior fighting skills and resourcefulness help her successfully maintain her disguise through many years of war.She eventually becomes Commander-in-Chief and leads her troops to brilliant victory, earning the respect and loyalty of the men.When it comes time for Mulan to bid farewell to her new friend Liu, Mulan faces the difficult dilemma of whether or not to reveal her secret.