Because Western audiences generally lacked this historical context, many assumed the Huns to represent the Mongolians and Mulan's people to represent Han Chinese, drawing from their limited understanding of Chinese history. read more
In Disney’s version, Mulan fights for China against the Huns, lead by their sharp, sinister-looking warrior general, Shan Yu; however, in “The Ballad of Mulan“, she pledges fealty to the Northern Wei, a Turco-Mongol people, during the Northern and Southern dynasties period (420 to 589). read more
Did you think if was an accurate, albeit modernised, representation of the original poem or is it just another, slightly racist Disney movie that tells young girls they need to have a man to be happy. read more