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The Raccoon (2016) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2016 · 69 mins · Chinese
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Starring
Wu Di, Zhang Qin, Weng Hai Bin, Lu Ruo Lan, Deng Tian Xiong, Sun De Bin

Xiao An and Mao Cai, roommates in the same dormitory, unexpectedly meet due to a mix-up with bedsheets. Their connection deepens through frequent encounters, leading Mao Cai to ask Xiao An to become his "little brother." Despite Xiao An harboring stronger feelings, he accepts. As they navigate their complex emotions, Xiao An's roommate, Lao Si, further complicates the situation, creating a tangled web of relationships and unspoken desires.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Movie threads
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15 events in order · contains spoilers

The Raccoon Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of The Raccoon (2016) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. The Raccoon trio settles into life together

    Bert Raccoon lives as a roommate and close friend with the married couple Ralph and Melissa Raccoon. The three share a warm household and form the central friendship that anchors the entire series. Their bond becomes the foundation for everything that follows in the Evergreen Forest.

    When
    Beginning of the series
    Where
    Evergreen Forest

  2. Cyril Sneer eyes the forest for profit

    The greedy aardvark millionaire Cyril Sneer emerges as the series' central antagonist. He regularly schemes to destroy the forest around him to fuel his personal wealth through his industrial enterprises. His relentless ambitions put the Raccoons' home in constant danger.

    Where
    Evergreen Forest

  3. The Raccoons stand up to the industrialist

    Bert, Ralph, and Melissa dedicate themselves to defending their home against Cyril's destructive plans. Almost every story revolves around the trio uncovering and thwarting one of his schemes. Time and again, the Raccoons manage to save their forest from ruin.

    Where
    Evergreen Forest

  4. Schaeffer the Sheepdog joins the cause

    Among the Raccoons' forest friends is Schaeffer, a gentle Old English Sheepdog. He lends his help whenever the trio needs support in defending their home. His kind nature makes him one of the most dependable allies in the forest.

    Where
    Evergreen Forest

  5. Cedric bridges two worlds

    Cedric Sneer, Cyril's college graduate son, becomes one of the Raccoons' key allies despite being the son of their greatest enemy. His friendship with Bert and the others often puts him at odds with his father's schemes. This unusual relationship becomes a lasting source of both tension and heart in the series.

    Where
    Evergreen Forest

  6. Sophia Tutu enters the picture

    Sophia Tutu joins the circle of friends as Cedric's girlfriend. Her presence strengthens the bond between the young allies and adds a romantic element to the group's adventures. Together with Cedric, she supports the Raccoons in their ongoing battles against Cyril.

    Where
    Evergreen Forest

  7. The hidden world of the Evergreen Forest

    In the original version of the story, the setting is a kind of hidden world within the Evergreen Forest. A small human family consisting of a forest ranger and his children lives there, unaware of the struggles taking place out of sight. This premise gives the animal world a sense of secret coexistence with humanity.

    When
    Season 1
    Where
    Evergreen Forest

  8. The human characters are written out

    When the second season begins, the human characters are removed entirely from the show. The premise shifts to an unambiguous fantasy world inhabited solely by humanoid animals. This change fundamentally reshapes the world the Raccoons live in.

    When
    Season 2

  9. A sophisticated animal civilization takes shape

    The revised world is depicted as a sophisticated humanoid animal version of Canada. It features complex transportation systems, broadcasting media, and heavy industry. This richer setting gives the conflicts with Cyril Sneer a bigger and more modern backdrop.

    When
    Season 2

  10. Ralph's relatives become regular characters

    As the series progresses, Ralph's relatives take on a larger role in the show. They bring new energy and storylines to the Evergreen Forest, expanding the cast beyond the original core trio. Two of them, Bentley and Lisa, become particularly significant to the story.

    Where
    Evergreen Forest

  11. Bentley the prodigy arrives

    Bentley, Ralph's young nephew, joins the cast as an insecure child technology prodigy. His brilliant mind contrasts with his lack of self-confidence, making him a relatable and endearing character. His presence adds a new generational dynamic to the Raccoons' circle of friends.

    Where
    Evergreen Forest

  12. Lisa becomes Bert's understated love interest

    Lisa, Ralph's statuesque athletic teenage niece, also becomes a regular character. She develops into an understated love interest for Bert, adding a subtle romantic thread to the series. Their relationship is handled with a gentle touch rather than dramatic flair.

    Where
    Evergreen Forest

  13. Cyril Sneer begins to change

    Over the course of the series, Cyril Sneer is gradually revealed to be more than a simple villain. He becomes an increasingly sympathetic character as his motivations are explored. His hardened exterior slowly softens as the story continues onward.

    Where
    Evergreen Forest

  14. Cyril transforms into an antihero

    By the later stages of the series, Cyril becomes an outright antihero. He grows more responsible in both his priorities and his business practices, leaving his most destructive ambitions behind. His redemption arc stands as one of the show's most notable character journeys.

    Where
    Evergreen Forest

  15. Lessons of environmentalism, friendship, and teamwork

    Throughout the series, the lessons featured mostly focus on environmentalism, reflecting the Raccoons' constant battle to protect their forest. Other topics are also covered, including friendship and teamwork. The show handles action, humour, and romance in a fairly sophisticated manner while remaining sufficiently uncomplicated for younger viewers.

    Where
    Evergreen Forest

Last updated: October 26, 2026 at 13:28

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Movie threads

More Movies Like The Raccoon, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes The Raccoon tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Whimsical animal adventures like The Raccoon

Playful woodland heroes unite to protect home from profit-hungry outsiders. Explore movies like The Raccoon featuring anthropomorphic wildlife, playful capers, environmental themes, and unlikely heroes. If you enjoyed The Raccoon, these similar family-friendly stories reward teamwork, inventive humor, and small victories against greedy outsiders without losing sight of wonder, friendship, and responsibility.

  • whimsical
  • playful
  • adventurous
  • warmhearted
  • found family
  • environmental
  • Tone: whimsical, warmhearted, lightly tense
  • Pacing: variable, brisk capers with reflective pauses
Why these movies?

The story pattern: An ensemble of vulnerable woodland creatures discovers a common enemy, banding together through comic misadventures and clever countermoves. Personal differences and gentle tensions provide emotional texture, but the central arc turns collective action into protection of home, nature, and newly formed bonds.

Why they belong together: They share a buoyant fantasy tone, brisk episodic capers, and a clear opposition between cooperative protagonists and profit-driven antagonists. Their emotional pressure stays mild, with humor, warmth, and found-family bonds balancing the environmental conflict.

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Tender roommate romance like The Raccoon

Close quarters bring friendship, playful intimacy, and feelings nobody quite confesses. Find movies like The Raccoon centered on roommates whose friendship deepens into unspoken romance. If you enjoyed The Raccoon, these similar drama and romance stories mix playful chemistry, found-family warmth, mild jealousy, and the ache of feelings left unexpressed between them.

  • tender
  • unspoken romance
  • roommate bond
  • playful chemistry
  • longing
  • found family
  • Tone: tender, bittersweet, playfully affectionate
  • Pacing: variable, character-driven with lingering pauses
Why these movies?

The story pattern: A casual bond begins with an accidental meeting and daily closeness, then grows through repeated encounters and affectionate rituals. One character recognizes the feelings first but accepts a safer role, creating quiet longing as a third person complicates the triangle and forces uncertainty into focus.

Why they belong together: The shared appeal is the gradual intimacy of a close living arrangement, where humor and companionship carry as much weight as attraction. Variable pacing lets confession-adjacent moments linger, while light emotional stakes and modest jealousy keep the romance warm rather than melodramatic.

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