Moon the Panda

Twelve-year-old Tian is sent to the remote mountains of Sichuan to live with his grandmother after struggling in school. While spending time in nature, he forms a secret bond with a panda cub he names Moon. The two share various adventures that force the boy to face his fears and learn about courage and the connection between humans and the environment. This relationship eventually leads to a transformation in Tian's life and helps reconcile his family.

Directed by Gilles de Maistre, this French production follows his previous work on Mia and the White Lion, The Wolf and the Lion, and Autumn and the Black Jaguar. It precedes his 2026 project, The Desert Child. The film features a cast including Liu Nuoyi as Tian Zhao, Liu Ye, Alexandra Lamy, Liu Nina, and Sylvia Chang. The screenplay was written by Prune de Maistre and the movie has a runtime of 99 minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 6.7/10 based on 52 votes.