Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs

Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs

Year: 2019

Runtime: 92 mins

Language: Korean

Director: Hong Sung-ho

Echo Score: 78

Budget: $20M

AnimationFamilyComedyRomanceFantasy

Your true self is the fairest of them all Princes who have been turned into Dwarfs seek the red shoes of a lady in order to break the spell, although it will not be easy.

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1

Rescue from the Dragon and the Curse

The Fearless Seven rescue a Fairy Princess from a dragon. They mistakenly attack her when they see her green face, and she curses them to become green dwarfs whenever anyone looks at them. The curse can only be undone by a kiss from the most beautiful woman in the world.

Initial event Dragon's Lair
2

The Curse Explained

The seven heroes learn they will transform into green dwarfs whenever observed, losing their heroic appearance. They discover that only the kiss of the world's most beautiful woman can break the curse, setting their quest in motion.

After the rescue Kingdom
3

Regina's Rise to Power

Over a year later, King White marries Regina, and she uses charm and manipulation to seize control of the kingdom. Snow White's family is displaced as Regina consolidates power.

Over a year later White Kingdom
4

Snow White Returns and Discovers the Apple Warning

Snow White returns to her father’s kingdom and finds his diary warning not to touch the apples. She learns to beware the enchanted fruit while seeking clues about her father’s whereabouts.

Upon return Castle Grounds, White Kingdom
5

The Apples and Shoes

Snow touches the enchanted apples, and two curses unfold: the apples become red shoes that slim her figure, and Regina's forces threaten to seize her. The tree on which the apples hang dies as the confrontation escalates.

Immediately after touching apples Apple tree area
6

Crashing at the Dwarves' House

Snow crashes near the seven dwarves’ house and is initially met with hostility, but seeing her true self, they welcome her as Red Shoes and vow to help her win back her father. The dwarves' hospitality marks a new alliance.

Shortly after escape Dwarves' Cottage
7

Regina Enlists Prince Average

Regina uses her Magic Mirror to recruit the selfish Prince Average from a neighboring realm. He sends his soldiers after Snow, while Merlin intervenes to rescue her, and Average escalates his pursuit against the dwarves.

During pursuit Near the dwarves' village
8

Bond and Barrier

In a secluded forest, Snow confesses her feelings to Merlin and they share a kiss. Merlin is shocked to learn the kiss does not undo his own enchantment because Snow is not the prophecy's most beautiful woman. The couple's trust deepens even as the danger grows.

After confession Secluded forest
9

Monstrous Apple Magic

Regina grants Average and his guards magic apples that transform them into giant wooden bears, increasing the threat to Snow and Merlin. The couple remains determined to resist Regina's plans and protect their growing bond.

After the apple magic Forest
10

Merlin Disappears in the River Attack

Average attacks again and Merlin fights to protect Snow, but the clash sends Average into a river with Merlin in tow. Snow and her friends face a sudden, high-stakes danger as Merlin is swept away.

During confrontation Forest river
11

Snow Reveals Her True Self

Snow removes the shoes to use her strength and rescues Merlin, revealing her true identity as Snow White. Merlin, overwhelmed and ashamed, withdraws, while Snow vows to continue the fight and seeks a way to reconcile.

Following the rescue Forest edge
12

Regina's Apple Trick and the Escape

Regina appears disguised as Merlin and prompts Snow to eat an apple to take off her shoes, but the real Merlin arrives and Regina escapes with Snow. The danger intensifies as the plot to trap Snow reaches a new pitch.

Confrontation at castle Castle
13

The Climax: Apple Tree and Betrayal

Regina, now aged and weak, tries to force Snow to eat the apple; Snow refuses, but she ultimately eats it to save her father, transforming herself into a new apple tree. The Mirror warns that Snow will die when Regina picks the new shoes from the tree.

Climax Castle Grounds
14

Sacrifice and Destruction of the Mirror

Merlin sacrifices himself to save Snow by falling from the castle with Regina, while the dwarves and bunny-like figures rescue him and destroy the Mirror. The wooden animals are freed from enchantment, revealing true identities.

Climax Castle battlements
15

Love Reborn and the Ending

Merlin is revived by Snow's kiss and confesses his sincere love for her. They are finally able to marry and accept each other’s appearances. The fairytale ends with Snow and Merlin united, the dwarfs finding partners, and Average being turned into another green dwarf by the Fairy Princess.

Ending Castle Grounds

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