Follows the story of underground workers who risked their lives to send intelligence and defend the motherland, set after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor when the Wang Jingwei regime declared war on Britain and the U.S.
Acting
Tony Leung's exhausted eyes carry entire scenes.
Cinematography
Every frame looks like a guilt-ridden perfume ad.
Direction
Cheng Er's nonlinear structure demands your full attention.
Director
Cheng Er
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cheng Er shot the film with almost no chronological continuity for the actors, forcing them to play emotional states without knowing full context.
The Wang Jingwei regime depicted remains politically sensitive in China; the film's release during Lunar New Year 2023 sparked debate about glamorizing collaborators versus honoring resistance.
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