Stop motion cartoon about two Chinese kids in search of a land free of slavery and racism (hint: their adventures end in the Soviet Union)..
V. Leventon
Soviet Union

Okay, so Adventures of the Little Chinese is definitely one of those films you watch less for pure entertainment and, well, more for a real peek into a very specific moment in history. If you're into old, obscure animation, especially when it's got a strong political bent? Yeah, you'll probably find it fascinating. But...

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Mariya Benderskaya

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"Okay, so Adventures of the Little Chinese is definitely one of those films you watch less for pure entertainment and, well, more for a real peek into a very specific moment in history. If you're into old, obscure animation, especially when it's got a strong political bent? Yeah, you'll probably find it fascinating. But anyone expecting a lighthearted children's tale or something totally neutral? Probably not for you. It’s a stop-motion cartoon, from the Soviet Union, and it really wears that on ..."


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