A mother snow leopard named Dawa struggles to protect her two cubs in the Tianshan Mountains, facing threats from rival leopards and harsh winter conditions.
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A mother snow leopard named Dawa struggles to protect her two cubs in the Tianshan Mountains, facing threats from rival leopards and harsh winter conditions.
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In the Qinghai Plateau, a mother snow leopard named Dawa raises her two cubs amidst threats from rival leopards. Farther east in the Sichuan mountain valleys, a young golden snub-nosed monkey named TaoTao feels neglected after the birth of his sister. He later rejoins his family after a confrontation with a hawk. In a bamboo forest, a giant panda named YaYa cares for her daughter MeiMei, who learns to climb trees as she matures. Each animal family faces unique challenges throughout the seasons.
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Why Watch
- Meet Dawa, the snow leopard, and her cubs in the wild.
- Follow Tao Tao's emotional journey with his family.
- See Mei Mei climb a tree for the first time.
Did You Know
- The film grossed CN¥68 million ($9.9 million) in China.
- Born in China was released in the US on April 21, 2017, one day before Earth Day.
- The film features a snow leopard named Dawa who dies after being charged by a yak.
- Tao Tao, the golden snub-nosed monkey, initially joins a group called 'The Lost Boys'.
- Mei Mei, the giant panda, climbs a tree for the first time in spring.
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Who directed the documentary Born in China?
Born in China was directed by Lu Chuan.
What animals are featured in Born in China?
The film features a snow leopard named Dawa, a golden snub-nosed monkey named Tao Tao, a giant panda named Ya Ya and her daughter Mei Mei, and a herd of chiru.
When was Born in China released in the United States?
Born in China was released in the United States on April 21, 2017.
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