Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five

Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five

Year: 2008

Runtime: 25 mins

Language: English

Director: Raman Hui Shing-Ngai

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Ordered to teach a martial arts class of rambunctious bunny kittens, Po tells stories of each of the Furious Five’s pasts.

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1

Po discovers his father's misplaced treasures and destiny

Sometime before Kung Fu Panda 3, Po realizes Mr. Ping has been giving away his possessions as bonus gifts, including the Furious Five action figures. He searches for them, hoping to recover some memory of his childhood and the bond with his father. Master Oogway's narration asks whether an accident can truly become destiny, setting the film's thematic tone.

Before Kung Fu Panda 3
2

Boar's threat prompts Tigress's early training

Ten years before the first film, Boar threatens the Valley of Peace, defeating every kung fu master who stands in his way. With Shifu incapacitated, Tigress is given responsibility and a scroll listing four warriors who can defeat Boar. The pressure pushes her to prove herself early in her training.

Ten years before the events of Kung Fu Panda Valley of Peace
3

The scroll mix-up begins

At the same time, Po writes his own scroll with possible career ideas, but his father insists he discard it. Tigress loses her scroll and mistakenly thinks Po's is hers. The mix-up sets the stage for a mistaken lineup.

Ten years before the events of Kung Fu Panda Training grounds
4

The wrong team is assembled

Tigress assembles Crane, Monkey, Viper, and Mantis, believing they are the four warriors named on the scroll. She is impressed by their skills and assumes Shifu will be proud of her resourcefulness. The misfit quartet starts training together.

Ten years before the events of Kung Fu Panda Jade Palace training grounds
5

Unveiling the mistake

After the real scroll is discovered, Shifu becomes furious and Tigress feels disappointed and ashamed. The mistake strains their relationship and shakes Tigress's confidence in her own judgments.

Ten years before the events of Kung Fu Panda Jade Palace
6

Oogway's counsel to Tigress

Master Oogway consoles Tigress, encouraging her to be herself rather than fitting herself to others' expectations. His wisdom plants the seed for future self-acceptance and authentic fighting style.

Ten years before the events of Kung Fu Panda Jade Palace garden
7

First clash with Boar

Tigress confronts Boar using Shifu's style, but is defeated. The loss teaches her that technique alone isn't enough and pushes her toward finding her own path.

Ten years before the events of Kung Fu Panda Valley of Peace
8

Rallying with her team

The four misfit teammates join in, distracting Boar with their unique strengths. They stall the mighty warrior, showing the value of teamwork and taking advantage of individual styles.

Ten years before the events of Kung Fu Panda Valley of Peace
9

Epiphany and embrace of her own style

In an epiphany, Tigress stops trying to imitate Shifu and embraces her own Tigress style. With the help of her teammates, she finds a way to counter Boar's moves and gains the upper hand.

Ten years before the events of Kung Fu Panda Valley of Peace
10

Victory over Boar

Together, they defeat Boar with a blend of styles, and Tigress's leadership shines as her own training pays off. The victory proves that diverse strengths can triumph over a single powerful foe.

Ten years before the events of Kung Fu Panda Valley of Peace
11

Po witnesses the victory

Po watches the entire fight, and the sight ignites his passion for kung fu. The witnessing experience plants the seed of his future love for the art and his own path.

Ten years before the events of Kung Fu Panda Valley of Peace
12

Returning to Jade Palace

Tigress returns to the Jade Palace; Shifu admits he is proud of her and invites Crane, Monkey, Viper, and Mantis to stay and refine their styles. The palace acknowledges the value of diverse talents and supports their continued growth.

Ten years before the events of Kung Fu Panda Jade Palace
13

Present day: Po reconnects with the bunny

Back in the present, Po finds his toys with a bunny boy and decides to let the child keep them. The moment echoes Po's changed perspective on what constitutes 'the real thing' and the fulfillment he seeks.

Present day
14

Po's declaration to the Five

Po tells the Furious Five that the toys' significance lies in them being ‘where they're meant to be,’ and that he already has the real thing right here. This reveals his belief that the true treasure is the connection to kung fu and the people who practice it.

Present day

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