Mulan

Mulan (1998) eschews traditional fairy tale tropes to tell the story of a young Chinese woman who, in the face of a mandatory draft, disguises herself as a man to protect her ailing father. Amidst the brutality of war and the regimented rigours of military life, she confronts the complexities of identity and the courage required to stand against convention. This animated epic is a nuanced tale of bravery and self-discovery, rendered with vibrant visuals and a score that resonates with timeless heroism.