Dongguo Xiansheng

Dongguo, a kind-hearted but naive old scholar, travels through the countryside. On his way, he comes across a wounded wolf being pursued by hunters. The wolf pleads for his protection, promising to repay his kindness. Taking pity on the creature, Dongguo hides the wolf in his bag, deceiving the hunters when they arrive.

Once the danger passes, the wolf reveals its true nature. Trapped and hungry, it threatens to eat Dongguo, arguing that it is the natural order for a wolf to prey on humans. Dongguo protests, but the wolf insists on its right to survival. A nearby farmer witnesses the argument and intervenes, proposing a test to settle the dispute. The farmer tricks the wolf back into the bag, then kills it, teaching Dongguo a harsh lesson about misplaced trust.

The story is a classic Chinese fable about the dangers of naivety and the importance of recognizing evil. Through its stop-motion animation, the film brings this moral tale to life with expressive puppets and detailed sets.