Tea Pets

2017 1h 38m ZH

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6.9

SOLID

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5.6

IMDB

★6.9TMDB · 45★5.6IMDB · 325

AnimationAdventureFamily

Synopsis

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A group of tea pets—cute clay figurines that are good-luck charms for tea drinkers—embark on a magical animated adventure to find a fabled mystic.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ji Guanlin
Xiao Xiang
Shi Lei

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gary Wang
Writers: Gary Wang
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: China

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1 / 6

ERA

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Released 9 years ago.

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2 / 6

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 6

DIRECTOR

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Editor Zhao Ji shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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4 / 6

CAST

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Ji Guanlin and Shi Lei carry the top of the cast.

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5 / 6

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6903084 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 45 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gary Wang directs. Zhao Ji cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in China. Dialogue in Mandarin.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 9 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Editor Zhao Ji shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Ji Guanlin and Shi Lei carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt6903084 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 45 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Editing: Zhao Ji
Runtime: 98 min · 1h 38m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: ZH
Certification (US): G
IMDB: Tea Pets (2017)
IMDB rating: 5.6/10 · 325 votes

Awards

1 nomination

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Gary Wang

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What people are saying

Alunauwie2025-09-17
★ 10/10
Tea Pets (also known as Toys & Pets) is a charming 3D animated adventure from China that surprises with its heartfelt story, beautiful visuals, and strong character development. Despite its low IMDb rating, the film delivers valuable lessons on friendship and selflessness, making it a great family watch. At its core, it celebrates the power of loyalty and the bonds formed through shared challenges. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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