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Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat

  • TV Series
  • 2001–2004
  • TV-Y
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.5K
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Holly Gauthier-Frankel in Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat (2001)
Sagwa
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A young cat living in a magistrate's palace in ancient China, learns the values and importance of family and loyalty.A young cat living in a magistrate's palace in ancient China, learns the values and importance of family and loyalty.A young cat living in a magistrate's palace in ancient China, learns the values and importance of family and loyalty.

  • Creator
    • Erica Rothschild
  • Stars
    • Holly Gauthier-Frankel
    • Oliver Grainger
    • Jesse Vinet
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    1.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Erica Rothschild
    • Stars
      • Holly Gauthier-Frankel
      • Oliver Grainger
      • Jesse Vinet
    • 11User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Holly Gauthier-Frankel
    Holly Gauthier-Frankel
    • Sagwa Miao
    • 2001–2002
    Oliver Grainger
    • Dongwa Miao
    • 2001–2002
    Jesse Vinet
    • Sheegwa Miao
    • 2001–2002
    Hiro Kanagawa
    Hiro Kanagawa
    • Magistrate…
    • 2001–2002
    Khaira Ledeyo
    Khaira Ledeyo
    • Tai Tai…
    • 2001–2002
    Rick Jones
    • Fu-Fu
    • 2001–2002
    Ellen David
    Ellen David
    • Mama Miao
    • 2001–2002
    Arthur Holden
    Arthur Holden
    • Baba Miao…
    • 2001–2002
    Russell Yuen
    Russell Yuen
    • Reader
    • 2001–2002
    Raugi Yu
    Raugi Yu
    • Cook
    • 2001–2002
    Kathy Tsoi
    • Ba-Do (Daughter)…
    • 2001–2002
    Leanne Adachi
    • Luk-Do (Daughter)
    • 2001–2002
    Rosa Yee
    • Huang-Do (Daughter)
    • 2001–2002
    Mitchell David Rothpan
    • Jet-Jet
    • 2001–2002
    Sonja Ball
    • Nai-Nai Miao…
    • 2001–2002
    Michael Yarmush
    • Wing-Wing
    • 2001–2002
    Terrence Scammell
    Terrence Scammell
    • Lik-Lik
    • 2001–2002
    Michel Perron
    Michel Perron
    • Pong…
    • 2001–2002
    • Creator
      • Erica Rothschild
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    wobin

    more asians please

    i appreciate that sesame workshop is trying to show diverse cultures... but i just wish that more of the cast was actually chinese, or at least asian. i just think that it's strange that the characters are chinese, but the voices aren't. sometimes the characters use chinese phrases, and i feel like some of the voice actors don't really have mastery over the chinese language; so they don't have a realistic accent.

    overall it's good show, and it's really fun for the kids. i know sesame workshop is doing the best it can to provide quality shows.
    10ThunderKing6

    TVO PRIME

    The after school line up was Art attack, Arthur and Sagwa (sometimes Pingo). Those were fun times in front of the TV.

    I remember falling asleep to Arthur after a long day of school and wake up to Sagwa playing.

    Sagwa was a nice wholesome show. The Animation at the time were some best. Voice work was great too. The Theme song is iconic too.
    10Ctrl-Alt-Del3te

    A must watch!

    My childhood right here. Love this show! I haven't seen oy in years but I'm going to watch it as soon as I finish this review.
    10CLoggermore

    Sagwa ROX

    So i remember being obsessed with this show years ago, in fact, so obsessed i have made a series of powerpoints praising her by portraying her as the dictator and leader of her own powerful nation named after herself. But that's not what i'm here for. Anyways, This show became the divine part of me, I don't remember most of the show now but i'm pretty much getting back into it, I don't know why this show doesn't come on TV anymore but oh my god, that cat was pretty much my idol, This was until i shook it off years later (and i'm glad) because of life problems. I think Sagwa could've gotten more episodes if it weren't for those who cancelled it. In all reality, this show was a core divine part of me, 10/10 still good up to this day.. Oh, and Don't Forget Your Umbrella.

    (This review was taken from tvtome)
    swampgirlus

    cute cats living in china

    This show is soooooooooo cute!!! This show is about a siamese kitten growing up in china with her family. The live in a royal palace.Sagwa's best friend is a bat named Fufu. I like this show because it teaches children to respect their elders as well as teaching them about other cultures.

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    • Trivia
      Sagwa was a huge success for PBS Kids with high ratings.
    • Connections
      Featured in Today: September 10 2001 (2001)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme Song
      Written by Judith Henderson

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    • Release date
      • September 3, 2001 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
      • China
    • Official site
      • PBS Kids (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • Sagwa, la gatita siamesa
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA(Sesame Workshop studio)
    • Production companies
      • Bell Broadcast and New Media Fund
      • CinéGroupe
      • Industrial FX Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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