The water level of the Yangtze River rises sharply after days of heavy rain, and soon exceeds the warning line. In this life-threatening moment, the commander Zhou Shangwu, the chief engineer Han, and others come together to fight against the floods.
Practical Effects
Real flood footage blended with staged chaos — wet, messy, ambitious.
Acting
Li Youbin's commander — granite-jawed, shouting, surprisingly committed.
Director
Zhai Junjie
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released for the 1998 flood's fifth anniversary, it's required viewing for understanding China's 'flood fighting spirit' narrative.
Director Zhai Junjie filmed during actual rainy seasons; cast contracted skin diseases from prolonged water exposure.
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