WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Disney's Dumbo, in theaters now.

Film can be used as an artform to bridge gaps and build awareness when it comes to understanding different cultures across the globe. Hollywood mostly comes with a North American perspective, but we're seeing more content and influence from other continents and countries these days, even in as unlikely a place as Tim Burton's Dumbo .

The live-action Disney remake manages to cleverly weave in enough new threads into its story to ensure it's not just a copy-and-paste of the original. And as Burton maps out Dumbo's journey and the pain the young elephant is the going through after being separated from its mother, Disney manages to offer up some surprising tributes to the Hindu religion.

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Dumbo's mother, Jumbo, comes from India and is eventually sold to Max Medici's (Danny DeVito) circus. There, she gave birth to Dumbo, but was sold back to her previous owner as she became rowdy over the bullying and abuse Dumbo was experiencing in his act and from people within the circus. Eventually, Dumbo is bought by V.A. Vandevere's (Michael Keaton) Dream Land theme park, where he finds his mother in the darker aspect of the park, Nightmare Island. There, animals are painted as monsters, quite literally, with Jumbo turned into Kali, the Destroyer.

In Hindu lore, Kali is a destroyer, but of evil forces. Her aesthetic is none too pleasing, as she's a warlord who stands for right and justice. She's considered one of the driving feminist forces of the religion, a mother who is misunderstood because of how she goes about protecting humanity, aka her children. Jumbo's arc has a parallel, because humans see her as someone who's destroying the circus, not understanding it's in response to seeing her son mistreated. Vandevere plays up the violent and enraged aspect of the elephant, having his people design a look that reflects that she's a bringer of death. The paint and ornamental designs give Jumbo a sinister look, yes, but all she really wants to do is protect her child.

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The second nod comes at the film's end, as Colin Farrell's Holt Farrier and his family secret Jumbo away to a boat that will take her back to India, with Dumbo joining the reunion. It's a bittersweet moment because everyone grew to love Dumbo, but must now say goodbye. As Eva Green's Colette Marchant (a French trapeze artist and the first person to ride Dumbo's back) bids adieu, she kisses Dumbo, her gaudy lipstick leaving a red dot on his head.

Dumbo's final scene sees him with a "tika" on his forehead, a Hindu blessing for health, safety and a good life in general. The red mark echoes the image of one of the most prominent Hindu deities, the elephant god known as Ganesha. His devotees revere him as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and a god of intellect, wisdom and inspiration. It fits Dumbo's character wonderfully, as he helped unite Max's circus and teach them animals should be treated with kindness and love.

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Amid all the theatrics and spectacles, Dumbo really preaches a message of peace, love, unity and acceptance of all people from different walks of life. This progressive move adds a worldly and culturally significant flair to the story of the little elephant who could.

Directed by Tim Burton, Disney's Dumbo stars Danny DeVito, Eva Green, Colin Farrell, Nico Parker, Finley Hobbins, Michael Keaton and Alan Arkin.