Mulan Joins the Army

1928 · Directed by Hou Yao · silent film

★ 5.2/10 · 2 ratings on TMDB

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.