Chinese stars help Disney's 'Wish' come to life

Screening across the Chinese mainland since Nov 24, the movie's Mandarin version features Yu Shi, who recently gained popularity for his role in the Golden Rooster best film winner, Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms, providing the voice for Valentino. Liu Yifei, famous for her portrayal of the titular character in Disney's live-action movie Mulan, lends her voice to Asha, Valentino's owner, a courageous and strong-willed girl.

Set in the fictional and magical kingdom of Rosas, the musical comedy revolves around Asha, a 17-year-old who lives with her family. While attending an audition to work as the assistant to the king, a seemingly generous and kindhearted ruler, the heroine realizes that the king — who can conjure magic to grant wishes for his citizens — actually has a dark secret and dishonorable motives.