The naive calf Niu Lai loves exploring the grasslands, but struggles to live up to his family’s expectations as future leader of the herd. With migration fast approaching, Niu Lai finds unlikely allies on his journey to learn the meaning of courage as they prepare for a dangerous trek across the desert.
Director: Xin Yumeng · Writer: Sun Lifang
The naive calf Niu Lai loves exploring the grasslands, but struggles to live up to his family’s expectations as future leader of the herd. With migration fast approaching, Niu Lai finds unlikely allies on his journey to learn the meaning of courage as they prepare for a dangerous trek across the desert.
Niu Lai is a 2026 family and animation movie from China directed by Xin Yumeng, starring Xin Yumeng and Sun Lifang. It was released on August 5, 2026. Audiences rate it 4.2/10 from 17 votes — poorly received.
Niu Lai was released on August 5, 2026.
Niu Lai was directed by Xin Yumeng.
The main cast includes Xin Yumeng and Sun Lifang.
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It holds an audience score of 4.2/10 from 17 ratings, so fans of family and animation titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
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Xin Yumeng
Sun Lifang