Friday, July 11, 2025 is World Population Day: Around one, I walked across the street to do some errands, before returning home and preparing for my evening outing. At 5:30pm, I walked across the street to Mason Park, placed my blanket and tote bag at an empty grass space, and walked toward the food truck to buy dinner. There was a different food truck from yesterday, and only one. I decided to buy grilled cheese sandwich with thin fries for ten dollars. I walked back to my spot and enjoyed my meal. The grilled cheese sandwich was very cheesy with lots of melted cheese. The thin fries tasted light and healthy. After I finished it, I started to feel thirsty. I walked to a booth next to the Kettle popcorn booth, which also had ice cones. And, I decided to buy a Celsius cold drink, wild berry flavor, for five dollars. I was introduced to the Celsius drink from Grocery Outlet recently. It was cold and tasty, and I think the wild berry flavor is my favorite Celsius drink flavor.
As the weather cooled down and the sun started to go down, the movie started at 8:14pm. It was fun movie about CGI talking wildlife surviving in Africa. The lions are cute, even the rebel Outsiders white lions. I related with Mufasa, a wandering lion cub who befriends a royal lion cub, and eventually becomes a part of his family, becoming brothers. They acted like real brothers because they often competed with one another. Mufasa had more skills than Taka. They competed for the same lioness that they both befriended, but she liked Mufasa better. I felt sorry for Taka because he felt dejected. He ended up joining the rebel Outsiders white lions group because their king adopted him as his son, and Taka was their mole, helping them track Mufasa and his friends.
When the group—Mufasa, Taka, Sarabi, Sarabi’s bird friend—Zazu, and the baboon-like monkey, Rafiki, finally arrive at their desired destination, Milele, they are shocked to see that the rebel Outsiders white lion group had tracked them. Taka reveals that he is a part of their group, and he helped them by leaving a trail of clues during their journey. Shocked by what his brother from another mother had done, Mufasa motivates all the wildlife of that area to unite as one and fight for their land against the Outsiders, white lions who want to take over. (Such scenes reminded me of what the Zionists are doing to take over other countries for the NWO One World Domination for others, such as Zionist Israel taking over all Palestine as well as USA Zionists and other Zionists taking over other countries. Also, India fighting for Kashmir with Pakistan). All the animals fight the Outsiders white lions together, similar to an animal revolution, until the Outsiders white lions leave Milele as well as some die in the war. Taka comes to Musafa, asking for forgiveness and telling him to call him “Scar”. He looks battered in the fight, but they still remain brothers. Mufasa asks Scar to stay in Milele. As brothers, Mufasa and Taka often saved each other throughout the whole story, from when they were young cubs to the end. All the wildlife animals celebrated their victory over the Outsiders white lions. The wildlife animals of Milele thanked Mufasa for uniting them and helping them fight together against the Outsiders white lions. They make Mufasa their king of Milele. Mufasa sees his mother but finds out that his father had died.
But this whole story was being told to Mufasa’s granddaughter, Kiara, by animals who knew Mufasa, even though his spirit is still with his grandchildren, guiding them in Africa. Kiara sees Simba and runs towards her father. She meets her new baby brother cub. Kiara starts telling her baby brother about their grandfather, Mufasa.
I also thought that the different lion prides were similar to lion mafia family rival gangs. But all the lions were cute anyway, and I felt sorry for all of them because they are all cute animals. It was also kind of confusing to remember who is who because all the lions and lionesses looked alike. I forgot the names of the other animals. I just remembered them as being friends with the main character, Mufasa.
Mufasa is Simba’s father.
Taka, the lion cub prince, from the royal lion pride family, befriends wandering Mufasa and brings him into his family because he desperately wants a brother. Taka is the son of Eshe and Obasi.
Rafiki, a mandrill, but often called a baboon because all monkeys look alike, was Mufasa’s friend, and he is the one who told Mufasa’s story to Kiara, Timon, and Pumbaa.
Pumbaa, a warthog, was also Simba’s friend.
Timon, a meerkat, was also Simba’s friend.
Sarabi, a lioness who befriends Mufasa, Taka, and Rafiki, had a bird friend, Zazu, who also hangs out with them on their journey towards Milele.
Simba is the son of Mufasa and Sarabi.
Kiros is the leader of the White Lions, who are the Outsiders, are vengeful because Mufasa killed Kiros’ son, Shaju.
Eshe is Taka’s mother, who adopts Mufasa and teaches him things.
Obasi is Taka’s father, who finally accepts Mufasa as a second son.
Afia is Mufasa’s mother.
Masego is Mufasa’s father.
Kiara is Simba and Nala’s daughter as well as Mufasa and Sarabi’s granddaughter.
Nala is Simba’s wife.
Zazu is a hornbill, who is Sarabi’s bird friend.
Akua is Kiros’ sister.
Amara is Kiros’ other sister.
Junia is a yellow baboon, who is Rafiki’s friend.
Ajarry is a giraffe leader in Milele.
Chigaru is one of Obasi’s pride.
Mosi is an old yellow baboon, and Rafiki’s friend.
Inaki is an old yellow baboon, and Rafiki’s friend.
Azibo is a white lion with the Outsiders.
Sarafina is Nala’s mother and Sarabi’s friend.
Mobo is Cape buffalo who helped Mufasa against Outsiders in Milele.
Zala is an old yellow baboon and Rafiki’s friend.
I walked back home at 10:14pm. It was fun to watch a movie outside, relaxing on the grass, under the dark sky and cool summer night. The movie is available to watch online on Jiohotstar.
