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As the lone man of the house, the aging and disabled father of Fa Mulan (Ming-Na Wen) begins to prepare himself for the war effort.
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Devin Nealy, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
As dad is usually too busy to do the honors, Vijay aka Hero appoints himself man of the house from an early age, taking this role very seriously if not at all wisely.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 2 Dec. 2023
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Devin Nealy, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
As dad is usually too busy to do the honors, Vijay aka Hero appoints himself man of the house from an early age, taking this role very seriously if not at all wisely.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 2 Dec. 2023
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“Man of the house.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man%20of%20the%20house. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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