LITTLE CANNED MAN

Adapted from the work of China's beloved children's author Zheng Yuanjie, this live-action film follows one of the many adventures of two of Zheng's most famous characters, twins Pipilu and Luxixi. Luxixi finds five tiny people in a can, leading to all sorts of whacky school shenanigans. Given that many parents have fond memories of childhoods spent saving up for one of Zheng's books, it's perfect family viewing, with reviews applauding the production retaining the flavor of the originals, like Zheng's signature criticism of the absurdities of China's education system.