Mei Meets Her Mom's Inner Child | Turning Red | Pixar

Who knew the reason Mei's mom is basically the person she is now was because of a childhood trauma, which was getting into an argument with her mom, and while in Red Panda mode, she gave her that scar. Wow, this movie really is a tear jerker.

This movie is so underrated. The layers of storytelling and metaphor are so beautiful. Feminine rage and expressions of dominance and power are discouraged and looked down upon in so many cultures that recontextualizing it into a just and righteous form with the red panda has so much power. Anger is not a bad thing. What we do with that anger is where the harm lies. The harm is in how we nurture and suppress that anger and let it simmer into resentment and rage, until something triggers the inevitable explosion. Ming’s panda form being so large and powerful that it’s nearly impossible to control and deal with is an intense metaphor for the way that pain can cause one to be an abusive monster. Seeing the pain and fear that lies at the heart of that anger is where healing and understanding comes.

Young Ming looks so beautiful, but at the same time, I feel very bad for her actions to her own mother in the past. This is why I cry every time I watch this scene. Nobody is perfect, but they are perfect just the way they are. 😭❤

I’ve never seen a movie so encapsulate that feeling of the first hug with your mother after a fight before. It’s like feeling a physical weight lifting off of you.

This is the best scene in the movie hands down. Powerful, emotional, & relatable

I wish Mei's mom, grandma and aunties decided to keep their panda powers like Mei. Mei would teach them how to control them without amulets or jewelry

“You don’t have to apologize.. I’m your mother” I love my mom. My heart goes out to all mothers in the world, the ones who try but still aren’t perfect but still try to try. My mom is an amazing mom. I hope I am with her in this life and the one after that and the one after that for eternity.

This is where Turning Red was taken to a whole new level besides the Panda fight. I’m 30 I have autism and I get scared sometimes to lose my composure and hurt someone. This movie speaks to me as a disabled adult who still lives with his parents and as a millennial who was into boy bands of that era. Some ways my parents and I try to make it work.

Parents have got to learn to not pressure their children and see that they’re growing up

Ming’s mom treated Ming like how Ming treated Meilin! That needs to stop permanently!

I love this movie so much 😭 this part made me emotional because it reminds me of my own mother and myself. The relationship between Mei and Ming is very similar to the relationship I have with my mom. Well, it’s gotten better, just as they have 🥰❤️

We must all go back to our childhood always in order for true healing to begin.

This was my favourite scene in the entire movie. Please continue to make movies without stereotypical villains ❤

I felt bad for Ming…I can understand what she’s been through. I mean I’ve never been through any of that stuff, but I know some characters who’ve been through this, like Adrien and Kagami (Miraculous), Mirabel and Isabela (Encanto), Chicken Little (but Buck did change and felt bad at the end), Merida (Brave), and Amity (Owl House). We need a sequel for this and in the sequel we can dig deep into Ming’s past.

To think this movie would make this cry with this one scene. Ming just resonated with me.

There’s no such thing as perfect. You’re beautiful as you are, Ming Lee. Even with all of your imperfections, you and your daughter can still do anything to make the world a better place.

How come we can see Ming Lee like that as somewhat being a sister to Mei Lee than being her mother? Her young self looks beaufitul than what we got! I love watching animation once in a while and this movie was so heartwarming and lovely! the story melted my heart! ❤😭😥🧡

And people say that Disney sucks. Truly what a heartbreaking scene 🥹 Well done Disney. Well done 💌

I absolutely adore this movie!! Turning Red and Onward are my favorite Pixar movies where the director tells their personal story!! Turning Red was an absolute masterpiece from start to finish!! Thank you everyone at Pixar for making it!!🥹🥰😭💚💚💚

I love how Mei sees her Mom Young.