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6.6/10 • 76

2012-11-012h 25m

WarDrama

History should never be forgotten.

In 1942, Henan Province was devastated by one of the most tragic famines in modern Chinese history, resulting in the deaths of at least three million men, women and children. Although the primary cause of the famine was a severe drought, it was exacerbated by locusts, windstorms, earthquakes, epidemic disease and the corruption of the ruling Kuomintang government.

Directors
Feng Xiaogang
Writters
Liu Zhenyun

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Zhang Guoli

    Zhang Guoli

    Fan Dianyuan

  2. Xu Fan

    Xu Fan

    Hua Zhi

  3. Zhang Mo

    Zhang Mo

    Shuan Zhu

  4. Zhang Hanyu

    Zhang Hanyu

    An Ximan

  5. Chen Daoming

    Chen Daoming

    Jiang Jieshi

  6. Adrien Brody

    Adrien Brody

    Theodore Harold White

  7. Tim Robbins

    Tim Robbins

    Bishop Megan

  8. Wang Ziwen

    Wang Ziwen

    Xing Xing

  9. Fan Wei

    Fan Wei

    Lao Ma

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deepkino

Jul 5, 2025

6/10

A masterpiece adapted from Liu Zhenyun's novel, focusing on the death of 3,000,000 people due to hunger and cold during the westward migration from the Henan region in 1942, triggered by Japan’s war on China. Although IMDb lists Tim Robbins and Adrien Brody among the leads, their roles are limited to no more than few scenes. The film is entirely built around Guoli Zhang, who portrays a feudal landlord of the time. The cinematography and acting are incredibly strong, immersing the viewer in the era with striking realism.

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Status
Released
Original Language
Chinese
Budget
--
Revenue
$311.00
Keywords
chinadrought