
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat: Sagwa's Storybook World
Family · Animation
Overview
Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat is an Chinese and Canadian-American animated television series based on a 1994 novel by Amy Tan which aired on PBS Kids. Set c. 1840, during the Qing Dynasty, the young Sagwa and her siblings have fun in her their day-to-day lives while learning and teaching valuable life lessons. This single DVD contains two full-length programs: Cat Nights, Flights, and Delights including the episodes "Firefly Nights," "Fu-Fu's Full Moon Flight" and "Shei-Hu's Secret" Feline Frenzy including the episodes "Explorer's Club," "Treasure Hunters," and "Sick Day"
Top Cast


Holly Gauthier-Frankel
Holly Gauthier-Frankel
Sagwa Miao
Holly Gauthier-Frankel
Sagwa Miao
Oliver Grainger
Oliver Grainger
Dongwa Miao
Oliver Grainger
Dongwa Miao
Jesse Vinet
Jesse Vinet
Sheegwa Miao
Jesse Vinet
Sheegwa Miao


Arthur Holden
Arthur Holden
Wim Baba Bao-Bao Miao
Arthur Holden
Wim Baba Bao-Bao Miao


Ellen David
Ellen David
Mama Shao Fun Miao
Ellen David
Mama Shao Fun Miao


Hiro Kanagawa
Hiro Kanagawa
Shan-Tai-Yeh the Foolish Magistrate
Hiro Kanagawa
Shan-Tai-Yeh the Foolish Magistrate


Khaira Ledeyo
Khaira Ledeyo
Tai Tai
Khaira Ledeyo
Tai Tai
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