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"I Am What I Am" is a heartwarming sports film set in the world of Chinese lion dancing. The plot follows a shy and scrawny boy named Juan who lives in a rural town in Guangdong province while his parents work in the city. Juan's self-esteem is low until he witnesses a lion dance competition won by a girl of the same name. Inspired by her victory, Juan decides to give lion dancing a try and enlists the help of his friends Cat and Dog to form a team. They seek out the help of former champion Huang Feihong, now a salted-fish seller, to coach them to victory.

Through a series of montages, the film shows the team's training and eventual triumph in local competitions. However, the plot takes an unexpected turn when Juan makes the selfless decision to leave the competition and instead moves to Shanghai to earn money for his family. This decision reinforces traditional values of honor and obedience, rather than celebrating personal glory as is often the case in American sports films.

One of the standout features of "I Am What I Am" is its unique animation style, which features endearingly exaggerated and lively characters. The film also expertly blends familiar sports movie tropes with culturally specific humor and elements of Chinese lion dancing, making it a thoroughly enjoyable and authentic watch for both local and foreign audiences. Upon its release in China in 2021, "I Am What I Am" was a major hit and received praise for its heartwarming story and memorable characters.

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