

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
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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