In the midst of a busy life, sometimes we need to be comforted by warm, simple stories about love, family and connection. The documentary "My Dearest Fu Bao" (Vietnamese title: "Fu Bao - Grandpa's treasure") brings the audience such an emotional journey. Not only is it a story about a lovely panda, the film is also a testament to the deep affection between humans and animals, making viewers feel moved and reflect on the precious things in life.
Born at Everland Park, South Korea in 2020, Fu Bao is the first giant panda born in this country through natural mating. The tiny panda then became a symbol of Sino-Korean cooperation in animal conservation. With her chubby appearance and cute actions, "princess" Fu Bao quickly conquered the hearts of millions of Korean and international tourists, "storming" global social networks.
At Everland, Fu Bao's two main caregivers are Mr. Kang Cheol Won and Mr. Song Young Kwan. Not only do they take good care of their "princess", they also really love Fu Bao, treating him like a granddaughter. They often give Fu Bao many toys, plant flowers for him to admire, collect autumn leaves for him to play with, and even create a small snow world for the panda to experience winter...
Fu Bao is a cute chubby baby
The film "Fu Bao - Grandpa's Treasure" tells the story of Fu Bao's journey from birth until his return to China in April 2024, under the animal conservation agreement between Korea and China. During this journey, the audience witnessed Fu Bao's last three months in Korea, an emotional time when everyone had to prepare to say goodbye to the panda that had become an indispensable part of their lives.
In "Fu Bao – Grandpa's Treasure," directors Shim Hyung Joon and Thomas Ko skillfully combined real-life footage with colorful and sweet animations. The animated scenes not only tell the story of Fu Bao's parents – pandas Le Bao and Ai Bao – but also take the audience back to the early moments of Fu Bao's life, from birth to becoming a national phenomenon. Viewers seem to accompany Fu Bao's journey of more than 1,000 days in Korea; feel the joy, the jubilation, and even the heartbreaking moments of forced separation.
What makes “Fu Bao – Grandpa’s Treasure” so appealing is its powerful message of love and hope. As Kang Cheol Won shares in the film, taking care of Fu Bao is not just a job, but an emotional journey where he finds comfort, connection and hope. He hopes that Fu Bao’s story will help audiences re-evaluate the value of family and the deep bond between humans and animals.
The film also captures the touching moment when Kang Cheol Won visits the Wolong Shenshuping Nature Reserve in Sichuan Province, China, to meet Fu Bao again after he was brought there. Although he is no longer Fu Bao's caretaker, Kang is still worried about the panda, especially about the stress Fu Bao went through during the transportation and quarantine.
Fu Bao was loved and pampered by his grandfather.
After a resounding success at the Korean box office, "Fu Bao - Grandpa's treasure" will officially be released to Vietnamese audiences from October 11, 2024. The film is expected to be shown at major cinemas nationwide such as CGV, Lotte Cinema and many other cinema complexes, in 2D format suitable for all ages. With a duration of 95 minutes, the film promises to bring emotional and memorable entertainment moments for the whole family.
