Chen Ching Fu News Today

Giant nightmare-eating tapirs and other magical elements save this otherwise melancholy and sentimental drama about a little boy dealing with the loss of his father, stopping it from propelling viewers into depression and heartbreak. The rather conventional premise of Hello! Tapir (嗨!神獸) is designed to bring tears to the viewers’ eyes, but the layers of fantasy — and earnest, hilarious acting from the kids — keep it fresh and wondrous despite the tragic situation. It’s a fitting tr...