Disney to cut a kissing scene from 'Mulan' remake for Chinese audiences

Disney's live-action remake of Mulan is all set to hit silver screens on March 27, 2020. It was earlier reported that this will be Disney's first PG-13 live-action remake. w, a few weeks before film's release, it is revealed that Disney will be removing Mulan's kissing scene from its official China release. 

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Mulan's kissing scene to be removed for China release

While speaking to a news daily in USA, director of film Niki Caro revealed that a test screening of Mulan with local authorities and audience members was held in China, and y disapproved kissing scene. director also revealed that it was a very beautiful moment in film but Chinese officials stated that it does t feel right to include an intimate scene for Chinese audiences and thus, it was taken out. 

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As per reports, Disney has based a lot of expectations from Chinese market with Mulan's release. Disney has crafted a film that will predominantly please Chinese audience as it is based on Chinese folklore. Mulan remake has me many significant changes from original 1998 animated film, which was reportedly considered as insulting by Chinese audience. remake will t feature mythological talking dragon Mushu that provided comic relief throughout original film. Or plot points that might be offensive to Chinese audience will t be included in live-action remake of Mulan.

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