1998
When the ruthless Shan-Yu and his Hun army invade China, the Emperor orders a general conscription, prompting Mulan to disguise herself as a man and take her ailing father's place in the Imperial Army after her disastrous attempt to impress the matchmaker. Mulan, aided by the small dragon Mushu, struggles to fit in and prove herself during Captain Li Shang's rigorous training, eventually earning the respect of her fellow soldiers Yao, Ling, and Chien-Po. During a critical battle in the snowy mountains, Mulan ingeniously uses a rocket to trigger an avalanche, burying the Hun army, but her true identity is revealed when she is injured, leading to her expulsion from the army despite saving Shang's life. Mulan discovers that Shan-Yu and a small group of Huns survived the avalanche and are heading to the Imperial City to capture the Emperor, so she races to warn Shang and his men, who initially dismiss her but ultimately help her devise a plan to infiltrate the palace and rescue the Emperor.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Mulan’s story begins with a brutal Hun attack, setting her father’s honor on the line.
Open full beat sheetFa Mulan is listed as Protagonist. A young woman who disguises herself as a man to take her father's place in the Imperial Army. In the parsed data, Fa Mulan is connected to 12 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
12 scenes / 9 dialogue linesLi Shang is listed as Captain. The disciplined and dedicated captain of the Imperial Army. In the parsed data, Li Shang is connected to 7 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
7 scenes / 3 dialogue linesCri-Kee is listed as Supporting. A small cricket believed to bring good luck. In the parsed data, Cri-Kee is connected to 6 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.
6 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMushu is listed as Deuteragonist. A small, fast-talking dragon who acts as Mulan's guardian. In the parsed data, Mushu is connected to 5 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
5 scenes / 8 dialogue linesYao is listed as Supporting. A short-tempered, brawny soldier in Shang's unit. In the parsed data, Yao is connected to 4 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
4 scenes / 3 dialogue linesChi Fu is listed as Antagonist. The Emperor's arrogant and bureaucratic advisor. In the parsed data, Chi Fu is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesThe Emperor is listed as Supporting. The wise and powerful ruler of China. In the parsed data, The Emperor is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesLing is listed as Supporting. A thin, talkative soldier in Shang's unit. In the parsed data, Ling is connected to 4 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 9.
4 scenes / 1 dialogue linesChien-Po is listed as Supporting. A large, gentle, and spiritual soldier in Shang's unit. In the parsed data, Chien-Po is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 9.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesKhan is listed as Supporting. Mulan's loyal family horse. In the parsed data, Khan is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesShan-Yu is listed as Antagonist. The ruthless leader of the Hun army. In the parsed data, Shan-Yu is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesFa Zhou is listed as Supporting. Mulan's father, a war veteran with a leg injury. In the parsed data, Fa Zhou is connected to 2 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
2 scenes / 2 dialogue linesFa Li is listed as Supporting. Mulan's mother, concerned with family honor. In the parsed data, Fa Li is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesGrandma Fa is listed as Supporting. Mulan's grandmother, superstitious and supportive. In the parsed data, Grandma Fa is connected to 2 scenes, first appearing around scene 4.
2 scenes / 0 dialogue linesFirst Ancestor is listed as Supporting. The leader of the Fa family ancestors.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesShan-Yu and the Huns attack a signal tower on the Great Wall.
Shan-YuGeneral Li informs the Emperor of the Hun invasion; the Emperor orders a general conscription.
Li Shang, Chi Fu, The EmperorMulan prepares for the matchmaker while her father prays for her success.
Fa Mulan, Fa Zhou, KhanMulan arrives for her meeting with the matchmaker.
Fa Mulan, Fa Li, Grandma Fa, Cri-KeeMulan's meeting with the matchmaker goes disastrously wrong.
Fa Mulan, Cri-KeeMulan sings about her reflection and decides to take her father's place in the army.
Fa Mulan, Cri-KeeMulan arrives at the army camp and meets Mushu.
Fa Mulan, Mushu, Cri-Kee, KhanMushu wakes Mulan for her first day of training, gives her advice, and ties her hair. Khan alerts them that the troops have left.
Fa Mulan, Mushu, KhanMulan arrives at the camp and faces hostility from the other recruits before Shang begins training.
Fa Mulan, Li Shang, Chi Fu, Yao, Ling, Chien-PoMulan attempts to warn the soldiers about the Huns, but is ignored. Shang presents the sword to the Emperor, but Shan-Yu and his men ambush them, capturing the Emperor.
Fa Mulan, Mushu, Li Shang, Shan-Yu, Chi Fu, The EmperorMulan rallies Shang and his soldiers to infiltrate the palace using a disguise strategy.
Fa Mulan, Li Shang, Yao, Ling, Chien-PoShan-Yu threatens the Emperor while Mulan and the soldiers infiltrate the palace.
Fa Mulan, Mushu, Li Shang, Shan-Yu, Yao, LingThe Emperor honors Mulan for saving China, and she decides to return home.
Fa Mulan, Mushu, Li Shang, Chi Fu, Yao, LingMulan reunites with her father, and Shang arrives to visit.
Fa Mulan, Li Shang, Fa Zhou, Fa Li, Grandma FaNo time to talk. Now remember, it's your first day of training so listen to your teacher and no fighting. Play nice with the other kids, unless of course one of the other kids wanna fight, then you have to kick the other kid's butt.
I've heard a great deal about you, Fa Mulan. You stole your father's armor, ran away from home, impersonated a soldier, deceived your commanding officer, dishonored the Chinese army, destroyed my palace, AND...you have saved us all.
Soldiers! You will assemble swiftly and silently every morning. Anyone who acts otherwise will answer to me.
Looks like our new friend slept in this morning. Hellooo Ping, Are you hungry?
Honorable ancestors, please help Mulan impress the matchmaker today.
Wait, you forgot your sword. My little baby off to destroy people.
I'll get that arrow pretty boy. And I'll do it with my shirt on.
The greatest gift and honor, is having you for a daughter.
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