Big Fish & Begonia (2016)
Big Fish & Begonia is streaming in Malaysia on Netflix.
The verdict
Big Fish & Begonia holds up as a perfectly decent Chinese film, if not a remarkable one. It carries a 7.3/10 on TMDB across 501 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 101 minutes. In Malaysia you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 1h 41m on it?
1h 41m of Chinese animation with adventure threaded through. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 501 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
Beyond the human realm, there is a magical race of beings who control the tides and the changing of the seasons. One of these beings, a young girl named Chun, seeks something more—she wants to experience the human world! At sixteen, she finally gets her chance and transforms into a dolphin in order to explore the world that has her fascinated. But she soon discovers that it's a dangerous place and nearly gets killed in a vortex. Luckily, her life is spared when a young boy sacrifices himself to save her.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 41m |
| Genre | Animation / Adventure |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Liang Xuan
Cast
Where to watch in Malaysia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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