I Am What I Am Full HD

I Am What I Am Full HD | I Am What I Am is a Chinese 3D-animated feature directed by Sun Haipeng and written by Li Zelin, released in China on December 17, 2021. It runs approximately 104 minutes ([Knowpia][1]).

Set in a rural Cantonese village, the story follows Gyun, a shy teenager nicknamed “Sick Cat,” who is inspired to join lion dancing after an unexpected encounter. Alongside his unlikely teammates—an underfed friend as the rear dancer and a drum‑beating buddy—they train under Qiang, a former lion dancer turned salted‑fish vendor. As they pursue competitive lion‑dance at poles in Guangzhou, they confront social class bias, familial pressure, and financial hardship. Gyun’s father suffers an accident, pushing the stakes even higher as the team strives for recognition—and personal growth ([Asian Movie Pulse][2]).

Critics praised the film’s lush animation and emotional storytelling. Variety called it “a welcome departure from the cutesy cartoony‑ness of Pixar,” while CBR hailed its breakthrough in independent CGI animation at small budget levels ([Wikipedia][3]). AsianMoviePulse lauded the visuals—the rain, lighting, and textures evoke real sensory richness—and called the lion‑dance sequences thrilling and heartfelt ([Asian Movie Pulse][2]).

Despite modest box‑office returns, it gained festival attention: nominated at the New York International Children’s Film Festival and winner of the Audience & Critics Awards at Vic cinema Oriental de Vic in 2022; in 2024 it earned Special Jury Honors from the Chinese Film Directors’ Association ([Knowpia][1]). In sum, ***I Am What I Am* (2021)** is a moving sports‑drama animation about self‑belief, friendship, and cultural pride—a visually stunning underdog tale.

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