Kavalan (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1999, Kavalan is an animation and fantasy film directed by Charlie Kung Chin-He, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1998, Kang Chin-Ho (康進和) directed Kavalan (少年噶瑪蘭), funded by PTS and filmed by Wang Film Productions, the theme is an aborigine tale handed down in the Kabalan Plain, describing the protagonist transcending space and time to return to the plain in olden times. The art design was not bad but due to a lack of understanding of Taiwanese aborigine culture, the animation was not well valued by the aborigines.
Who’s in it. Kavalan stars Tien Hsin, Liu Geng-Hong and Jackson Liu.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Kavalan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kavalan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kavalan tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kavalan (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kavalan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kavalan worth watching?
- Kavalan holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kavalan?
- Kavalan stars Tien Hsin, Liu Geng-Hong and Jackson Liu.
- When was Kavalan released?
- Kavalan was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.