The Lady and the Panda
Synopsis
When Ruth loses her wealthy explorer husband unexpectedly, she takes over his expedition to China. Ignoring the dictates of society, she joins forces with an unproven but dashing Chinese guide, Quentin Young. They travel down the Yangtze and deep into the uncharted Himalayas, where, against all odds, they rescue an orphaned baby panda. When Ruth takes it back to the US, she creates a nationwide sensation, "Pandamonium!" but before long she realizes these incredible animals are best preserved in their natural habitat.
Details
- Year
- 2017
- Type of film
- Features
- Director
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Justin Chadwick
- Producer
- Laura Bickford, Michelle Qi
- Executive Producer
- Joe Simpson, Andrew Mann, Fiona Druckenmiller
- Screenwriter
- Justin Chadwick, Laura Bickford, Holly Gent Palmo
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
UK, China coproduction
Europe China Pictures Group (CN)
Sales Company
The Exchange
6420 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 900Los Angeles
CA 90048
USA
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