July 1937. The Chinese people are suffering under the hands of advancing Japanese troops, bent on the intimidation of civilians, destruction of property and widespread panic. To combat this threat a small regiment is sent to investigate the Japanese forces and discover a huge warehouse full of supplies. Choosing to strike while the iron is hot they undertake a dangerous solo mission. But will this night raid break them or make them?
Practical Effects
Gritty practical effects make every explosion feel earned.
Direction
An Lan squeezes claustrophobic dread from warehouse shadows.
Director
An Lan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of China's 'main melody' cinema promoting patriotic resistance narratives, often funded for anniversary commemorations of the Sino-Japanese War.
Miura Kenichi's casting as a Japanese officer was controversial in Japan; he received hate mail for participating in Chinese patriotic cinema.
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