Yao-Chinese Folktales

The animated short film collection Yao-Chinese Folktales comprises eight independent stories rooted in traditional Chinese culture: The Little Monster's Summer, Goose, Goose, Goose, Linlin, The Country Bus Takes Away Wang Hai'er and the Immortal, Xiaoman, Birds and Fish, The Convenience Store, and The Jade Rabbit. These stories span the past and present, and look towards the future, ranging from nostalgia for rural life to technological fantasy, from fundamental themes of life to reflections on humanity, showcasing Chinese imagination and embodying Chinese national culture and philosophy.

Yao-Chinese Folktales Season 1 release dates →

1. E8

   8. Fly Me to The Earth

   3 years ago
2. E7

   7. Old Man Yang

   3 years ago
3. E6

   6. Null Island

   3 years ago
4. E5

   5. Ship down the Well

   3 years ago
5. E4

   4. Fool and God

   3 years ago
6. E3

   3. She Wolf

   3 years ago
7. E2

   2. Goose Mountain

   3 years ago
8. E1

   1. Nobody

   3 years ago

Yao-Chinese Folktales 2 is a collection of nine animated shorts brought to life by twelve visionary directors. Building on Chinese imaginative storytelling, it explores diverse themes and artistic styles, blending fantasy, folklore, and allegory with reflections on real life. The shorts invite audiences to ponder self-identity, family relationships, and social connections, offering both visual richness and thoughtful insight into contemporary human experiences.

Yao-Chinese Folktales Season 2 release dates →

1. E9

   9. The Great Nobleman

   Finale 8 months ago

   Featuring a watercolour style that is heartwarming and comforting, weaving humor and warmth between father and son within a fantastical setting.

2. E8

   8. Xingtian

   8 months ago

   Fuses 3D technology with hand-painted animation to reinterpret the heroic epic from ancient mythology.

3. E7

   7. Worship the Mountain

   9 months ago

   A fantasy realism piece that showcases Hakka culture, blending Hakka folk customs with fantastical imagination to find echoes of homeland and distant places.

4. E6

   6. The Big Bird

   9 months ago

   A 2D animated film in a dark fairy tale style, using this dark fairy tale to write a story of a journey of guardianship.

5. E5

   5. San Lang

   9 months ago

   Combines 2D and 3D animation, featuring desert aesthetics and science fiction elements, as it searches for the inner path home amidst the world of martial arts with flashing blades.

6. E4

   4. Light Snow

   9 months ago

   Felt is used as the material to create stop-motion animation, delicately portraying the complex and profound emotional bonds within family affection.

7. E3

   3. Today's Zoo

   10 months ago

   With a retro picture quality and mockumentary style, it reflects individual choices within a fantastical stage.

8. E2

   2. Man in the Ear

   10 months ago

   Employs ink-wash sketching and is based on strange tales from "Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio", outlining the inner desires of the heart.

9. E1

   1. How to Become Three Dragons

   10 months ago

   This film features 2D cartoon style with meticulous and vibrant brushwork, using a young snake's quest for immortality to explore themes of self-discovery and growth.