Hua Mulan is a legendary folk heroine from the Northern and Southern dynasties era of Chinese history. According to legend, Mulan took her aged father's place in the conscription for the army by disguising herself as a man. In the story, after prolonged and distinguished military service against nomadic hordes beyond the northern frontier, Mulan is honored by the emperor but declines a position of high office. She retires to her hometown, where she is reunited with her family and reveals her sex, much to the astonishment of her comrades. Scholars are divided on whether Mulan was more likely a real person or a fictional character of legend. Hua Mulan is depicted in the Wu Shuang Pu by Jin Guliang.
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation | Cavalry Soldier |
| Nationality | Xianbei |
About Mulan
Live-action remake of Disney's 1998's animated film Mulan which sees the titular character disguise herself as a male warrior in order to save her father. The film was directed by Niki Caro.
Achievement of Mulan
The war adventure film is an adaptation of the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan. Originally scheduled for a March 2020 theatrical release, the release date was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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