directed by: Domee Shi, year: 2022
actors: Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Ava Morse, Hyein Park

Turning Red is a 2022 animated film produced by Pixar Animation Studios. The movie follows the story of Mei Lee, a confident and dorky 13-year-old girl who is torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers that she turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited. The film explores themes of identity, family, and the challenges of growing up.

Adolescence, Identity, Family, Friendship, Cultural Heritage