Ne Zha 2 has raked in a record-breaking box office of $1.3 billion in the past week. It’s a movie, critics say, that resonates with Chinese viewers. They identify with its rebellious characters and hope for a fate-changing experience. It is also another sign that they are choosing domestic movies with traditional cultural symbols rather than Hollywood blockbusters.
VOA Mandarin: Does China's blockbuster film show public's rebellious sentiment?
