Kung-Fu Panda 2 Belonging

In the film Kung-Fu Panda 2, the extended metaphor of “Inner Peace” in the film symbolizes the need for a person to acknowledge their own weaknesses, their past and their faults, which conveys the importance of finding and accepting one’s identity. Furthermore throughout the film, there are various scenes where water droplets are dropping and flowing in slow motion, combined with flashbacks of the past, demonstrates the power of spiritual connections and nature.
The importance of belonging and loving your family is also emphasised in Kung-Fu Panda 2. Through the protagonist, Po’s, exploration of his true parentage, the power of common memories to influence the bonds between people is displayed. It is important to accept who yo9u are as it can affect where you belong and how you feel. When he questions his dad about his true parentage, saying he had a dream about his mother, his adoptive father, Mr.Ping, freezes and looks agitated, showing that he is scared that he will lose Po if the truth is revealed. Whenever Po questions his lineage, sad music is played, making the audience feel sympathy for Po’s turmoils.Even after all the events that happens throughout the film, Po comes home back to Mr.Ping he says to him “I know who I am now, I am your son, I love you dad.” While this is happening, there is soft and happy music playing in the background, showing that even though they aren’t blood related, they are still happy together. This is true belonging. Even though they have no blood relations, they are truly happy together and value each other’s company, showing that they belong together. This relates to belonging and accepting yourself.
The importance of individuality in finding a role in society is emphasised heavily throughout the film. The film follows the growth of Po in his journey of achieving “Inner Peace”. In the film you see Po’s idolization of other Kung Fu legends displays his own inner emotional insecurity and spiritual turmoil. This is also reinforced