Based on real life events, the film is set in January 1949 and focuses around a group of soldiers involved in the final stages of the Battle of Pingjin
Production
Massive battle scenes that cost more than the script deserved.
Costume
Military uniforms so crisp you'll forget it's wartime.
Acting
Wallace Chung trying to emote through sheer willpower.
Director
Chang Xiaoyang
Wallace Chung
Yao Zhe
Zhou Yiwei
Cai Xingfu
Yang Mi
He Xiuping
Zhong Chuxi
Mei Yan
Philip Keung Ho-Man
Qian Zhuoqun
Wang Xun
Ma 'Ma Shen' Baoshu
Wang Qiang
Ge Guichen
Terence Yin Chi-Wai
Li Bin
Pan Binlong
Wan San
Guo Qilin
Liao Feng
Shao Bing
PLA regimental commander
Han Lujin
Mrs. You
Wei Zi Qi
Xiao Wu Zi
Audrey Duo
Yao Junlan
Fu Heng
Cao Chunsheng
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Chang Xiaoyang and Li Shaohong reportedly had creative disagreements throughout production, which explains the tonal whiplash.
Released for the 70th anniversary of Communist victory, this was one of many 2019 films commissioned for patriotic box office dominance.
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