In the corner of China's vast landscapes, shadowed by the Qing Dynasty's struggle with encroaching imperial powers, Mung, a humble and honest crane, sets forth a bold scheme. 

Mung chooses to nurture an orphaned tiger, believing this cub could shield his village from the invading trophy hunters. 

This brave and uncertain choice fractures the community and forces him to keep a single secret, hiding the tiger's true heritage from the tiger itself. 

This story is nestled in the deep canopy of nature, playing with the concepts of nurture, discovery, and friendship.