The Legend of Su-Ling

Movie · Kids & Family · Animation

A far Eastern fairy tale classic springs to life in this richly animated enchanted tale of a handsome Prince, the peasant girl he is forbidden to love, and the tiny nightingale who holds the key to their happiness! Despite all his wealth and power, the great Emperor Chao is unhappy. First, his dashing son, Prince Chen, refuses to marry the princess selected to be his bride. And now, the Emperor's favorite bird, a captive nightingale, refuses to sing. Matters grow even worse when Prince Chen and his faithful pet tiger, Tang, run away from the palace. Disguised as a laborer, Chen falls in love with the poor peasant girl Su-Ling - whose grandfather, just happens to know the secret to unlocking a nightingale's song. Learning this, the Emperor kidnaps him. But the Emperor learns that a caged bird will not sing just as true love cannot be denied! Delightfully animated, with marvelous original songs, THE LEGEND OF SU-LING is spellbinding, fairy tale fun for the whole family!

1998 · 46m
Starring Sue Blu, Cam Clarke
Director Diane Eskenazi

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Cast & Crew

  • S‌B
    Sue Blu
    Su-Ling
  • Cam Clarke
    Emperor Chao
  • D‌E
    Diane Eskenazi
    Director
  • D‌E
    Diane Eskenazi
    Producer

About

The Legend of Su-Ling

Kids & Family

A far Eastern fairy tale classic springs to life in this richly animated enchanted tale of a handsome Prince, the peasant girl he is forbidden to love, and the tiny nightingale who holds the key to their happiness! Despite all his wealth and power, the great Emperor Chao is unhappy. First, his dashing son, Prince Chen, refuses to marry the princess selected to be his bride. And now, the Emperor's favorite bird, a captive nightingale, refuses to sing. Matters grow even worse when Prince Chen and his faithful pet tiger, Tang, run away from the palace. Disguised as a laborer, Chen falls in love with the poor peasant girl Su-Ling - whose grandfather, just happens to know the secret to unlocking a nightingale's song. Learning this, the Emperor kidnaps him. But the Emperor learns that a caged bird will not sing just as true love cannot be denied! Delightfully animated, with marvelous original songs, THE LEGEND OF SU-LING is spellbinding, fairy tale fun for the whole family!

Information

Studio
Golden Films
Released
1998
Run Time
46 min
Rated
NR
Region of Origin
United States
© 1998 Sony/Golden Films

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