The Secret Kingdom

2023 1h 38m English 4.8

Adventure, Family, Fantasy

The movie is set in a world where the lands of the above and below were once united. A young king ruled with a powerful imagination that brought light and peace to all. However, a great tragedy struck the young king, causing him immense grief that split the world in two. The lands of the above and below were separated, and all memory of the tragedy was buried. As a result, darkness fell across the land, giving rise to a fearsome creature called the Shroud.The story focuses on a young boy named Peter, who, along with his family, moves to a place called Wilson. Peter explores the new house, which holds nostalgic memories from his childhood. While exploring, he discovers a hidden room where he finds magical objects, including a golden peace and a jar containing strange creatures.Unbeknownst to Peter, he possesses the power to reunite the above and below and bring back light and peace to the land. The inhabitants of the below, led by a group called the Pangolin, recognize Peter as the prophesied king who will defeat the Shroud and restore balance.Initially skeptical and feeling out of place, Peter is hesitant to accept his role as king. However, as he encounters various magical beings and witnesses the darkness spreading, he starts to realize the importance of his destiny.Accompanied by his sister Verity and a loyal companion named Ferdy, Peter embarks on a journey to collect the missing pieces of a great clock located in the citadel. The clock possesses the power to reset time and defeat the Shroud. Along the way, they encounter challenges, face the minions of the Shroud, and learn to harness the power of imagination and belief.As Peter embraces his true identity and embraces the role of king, he gains confidence and begins to understand the depth of his power. With the help of the Pangolin and other magical beings, Peter navigates through treacherous territories, unravels the secrets of the prophecy, and learns to trust in himself.Ultimately, Peter and his companions reach the citadel, where a final confrontation with the Shroud awaits. Through bravery, determination, and the unity of both the above and below, Peter overcomes his fears and defeats the Shroud, restoring light and peace to the land.In the end, Peter realizes the strength of his imagination and the power it holds to shape his reality. He embraces his role as king and becomes a symbol of hope, inspiring others to believe in the power of their own imagination. The movie ends with a renewed sense of wonder and the promise of a brighter future for the united lands of the above and below.