Der Wunschdrache

Shanghai alleys, summer dusk, neon lights reflecting off wet pavement. A teenage boy and a wish-granting dragon collide, possibilities unfold. Chris Appelhans brings a playful touch to this animated fantasy.

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Chris Appelhans directed Der Wunschdrache in 2021. See Chris Appelhans's full filmography, where to start with Chris Appelhans, or where to go after you've seen everything by Chris Appelhans.

Der Wunschdrache was released in 2021 (EN original-language production), with a runtime of 99 minutes.