A thousand soldiers vs. a mountain that moved. China doesn't do subtle.
After the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, Commander Tang Xinsheng leads his brigade to assist in the disaster zone. Amidst the chaos, local officials and civilians come together to rescue survivors, facing numerous challenges and personal sacrifices while working tirelessly to help those affected by the catastrophe.
Practical Effects
Actual military coordination with 10,000+ soldiers as extras.
Production
Earthquake recreation required building then destroying a fake town.
Acting
Hou Yong's commander feels carved from granite and grief.
Director
Wang Jia
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Commissioned by the PLA as China's first major disaster film, with real troops filmed during actual drills.
Director Wang Jia had three months to shoot; the final earthquake sequence used 5 tons of explosives.
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