
"Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild" is an animated film based on a bestselling Korean preteen novel. It tells the story of Leafie, a laying hen trapped in a monotonous life on a chicken farm. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she escapes captivity and unexpectedly hatches a duck egg. Taking on the role of a mother, Leafie embarks on an adventurous journey through the wild with her duckling, who believes she is his real mother, in search of freedom and a new life.
Trivia and Behind-the-Scenes Facts:
1. The film was Korea's first feature-length animated movie to achieve critical and commercial success internationally, helping to elevate Korean animation on the global stage.
2. The production team paid close attention to environmental details to realistically depict the Korean wilderness, making the setting almost a character itself in the film.
3. The voice cast included well-known Korean actors, which contributed to the movie's popularity and emotional depth, bridging the gap between animation and live-action appeal in Korean cinema.