7 Faces of Dr. Lao
NRUnited States rating19641h 40mFantasy, Family, Western
A mysterious man arrives in a small desert town with a traveling circus featuring mythical creatures. The townspeople must decide whether to sell their land to a wealthy developer or keep their community together. It is a whimsical tale about the importance of staying true to your home.
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NR US
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A mysterious man arrives in a small desert town with a traveling circus featuring mythical creatures. The townspeople must decide whether to sell their land to a wealthy developer or keep their community together. It is a whimsical tale about the importance of staying true to your home.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- Mild
- Sad themes
- Mild
- Pace
- Gentle
- This is a slow moving period piece with long scenes and a whimsical, unhurried atmosphere. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.ScaryA large monster grows to a massive size after its container is broken.
- Approx.SomeA magic lantern show depicts a kingdom falling into darkness and explosions.
Talk about it after
- 1What did you think about the different mythical creatures in the circus?
- 2Why do you think the townspeople chose to stay together instead of selling their land?
- 3What did the character of Dr. Lao teach the children about looking at the world?
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