A Siamese cat, a bat sidekick, and imperial drama—PBS knew how to party in 2003.
This DVD comprises two full-length videos: SAGWA'S FELINE FRIENDS and SAGWA'S FAMILY TREE. Sagwa is a small cat who learns some very big lessons about friendship as he is rescued by Fu-Fu, the bat, and plays hide-and-seek with the mice. Sagwa's big brother, Dongwa, learns the lessons of being too easily impressed and the value of just being who you are. Sagwa also learns how exciting family history can be when he discovers that the Miao family's ancestors were royal cats, learns the power of art through the magical story of his ancestor, the artist Ming Miao, and the folly of the Foolish Magistrate who nearly gave away a member of the Miao family
Production
Authentic Chinese cultural consultants elevating kids' animation.
Writing
Moral lessons that actually slap—no condescension, just cats.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Amy Tan's picture book, this series hired Chinese historians to ensure accurate Qing Dynasty details in background art and customs.
Holly Gauthier-Frankel voiced Sagwa through her entire run on Arthur as Fern Walters—two iconic PBS characters, one unhinged vocal range.
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