Abominable is a delightful and beautiful adventure through China. Set in Shanghai, Yi, a teenager who has lost her father and is shutting out the rest of her family and friends, discovers a yeti on her rooftop. Along with 2 friends, she sets off an adventure to return the yeti to Mount Everest, his home. The movie depicts some beautiful scenery as they travel through the Gobi desert, the Yellow Mountains and the Leshan Giant Buddha and while not a musical, beautiful violin music played by Yi. It is a heartwarming story of family, friendship and what is important in life. There is lots of humour as well as profound lines. There are some scary parts with danger, chases, violence and villans so it may not be suitable for younger viewers.

Which of the characters did you like best? Why?

What feelings did you experience in this movie?

Music is important in this movie and Yi’s violin playing becomes almost magical as it transforms the situation. Do you think music can be powerful? In what ways have you experienced the power of music?

There comes a point in the journey when it seems hopeless and then the group see koi fish. Why does this change their outlook?

Peng says, “Even though we don’t see the stars, we know that they are there.” What do you think of that line?

In what ways does Burnish change from the beginning of the movie? Why did he change?

Other themes to discuss: grief, family, friendship, teamwork.