The little girl, Laqi, ventured into the forest to search for her parents, only to encounter the demon child Luda. As a result, she entered the forest alongside Luda and embarked on a fantastical journey to find her family. During their exploration, Laqi and Luda encountered numerous hidden creatures in the forest, including the Mountain Sprite, Black Dog Spirit, Oil Hoof Cat, and Earth Ox. They also faced various crises and helped each other, eventually becoming trusted friends. However, deep within the forest, Laqi discovered that Luda, the demon child, was actually luring victims for capture. She faced a dilemma: should she trust her friend? Would she be able to find her parents as she wished? Despite facing many challenges and adversities, she gained valuable insights into trust and friendship.
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Vick Wang Director · Ben Trandem Writer Kao Yi-feng Writer
First release October 13, 2023 · Produced in Taiwan · Original title 妖怪森林
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Taiwan
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Original title
妖怪森林
Original language
Chinese
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Chinese
Release dates
Taiwan · October 13, 2023
Premiere · Taichung International Animation Festival (Opening Film)
Taiwan · January 19, 2024
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China
August 11, 2025 · Theatrical
Hong Kong SAR China
July 19, 2026 · Premiere · Hong Kong Kids International Film Festival
Taiwan
October 3, 2025 · Digital
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