The Guardian Brothers

The Guardian Brothers (also known as Little Door Gods) is a 2015 Chinese animated comedy-fantasy film directed and written by Gary Wang, produced by Light Chaser Animation Studios and distributed by Alibaba Pictures. The film tells the story of door gods facing unemployment as humans no longer believe in gods. One of the door gods ventures into the human world to prove his worth, leading to unexpected encounters and transformations for both humans and spirits. It was originally released in China on January 1, 2016, and an English dub version premiered on Netflix on September 1, 2017. This film combines traditional Chinese mythology with modern comedy, making it suitable for family viewing. The themes touch upon the conflict and integration between traditional culture and modern society. The film features voice acting by notable personalities such as Mike Birbiglia and Mel Brooks in its English dub.