Speckles: The Tarbosaurus

Set millions of years ago on the Korean Peninsula, this story follows a playful young Tarbosaurus named Spotty. After a predatory Tyrannosaur attacks his herd and separates him from his family, Spotty must learn to survive in a dangerous environment. He finds companionship with another lost Tarbosaurus, and the two support each other over several decades. As Spotty grows up and starts his own family, he eventually faces a final confrontation with the same Tyrannosaur that disrupted his childhood.

Directed and written by Han Sang-ho, this was the first of two films by the director, followed by Dino King: Journey to Fire Mountain in 2019. Produced by Korea Educational Broadcasting System, the animated adventure features the voice work of Lee Hyeong-seok, Shin Yong-woo, and Koo Ja-hyoung, who provide the voices for Spotty at different stages of his life.

The film has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a rating of 6.4/10 on TMDB based on 29 votes.