Mulan Joins the Army, 1928

Mulan Joins the Army

Director: Hou Yao

Studio: Minxin Film Company

Audience Rating: 5.2

Genres: History, War

Overview: This epic version of the Mulan tale was an early epic, shot on location in Northern China using hundreds of extras. It is the story of Hua Mulan, a young woman who takes her fathers place in the army as he is unwell. She gains glory but must eventually deal with her deception.