The Legend of Hei – A Forrest Review

The Legend of Hei, or The Legend of Luo Xiaohei, is a Chinese animated film that was released in the summer of 2019. It is apparently a prequel to the TV series of the same name, detailing events that lead up to the show. I haven’t seen the show myself, so I don’t know the details, but one day, perhaps!

After Xiaohei’s home is destroyed (due to deforestation), the cat-fey is forced to the city. Living as a small kitten, he steals food to survive, hoping to find a home again. When Xiaohei is atta...