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Rookie Agent Rouge
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Rookie Agent Rouge (2016)

7.3

Can a young woman prove her loyalty to her country and her family? Lan Yan Zhi is a privileged banker’s daughter in Shanghai and a student activist who mistakenly comes into possession of a letter from the Japanese Army in 1937. She gets misunderstood for a spy by her crush, Zhou Yu Hao, an upstanding officer in the Chinese Army. To prove her innocence, Yan Zhi agrees to infiltrate the home of her best friend, Feng Man Na, and help Yu Hao track down a mysterious “Mister Traitor.” But what will Yan Zhi do when the search leads to a member of her own family?

Sparrow
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Sparrow (2016)

7.1

This drama is set during the revolutionary time in Shanghai, based on a novel of the same name of Hai Fei. During the republican revolution, Chen Shen is a secret agent under Special Operations Executive Director Bi Zhongliang, among the agents called “sparrow” (similar to the program “zero” in Japan)

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The Last Emperor
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The Last Emperor(1987)

7.7
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PG_13
163Minutes
Battle of Changsha
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Battle of Changsha (2014)

7.8

In 1938 October, the Japanese captured Wuhan Changsha, on the verge of death or destruction. City tea Xiang Hu family, under the support of grandson Xue Junshan, leave no stone unturned for Hu Jia's pet a pair of twins Xiangxiang and Xiaoman arrangement retreat. Xue Junshan first Xiangxiang introduced to studying abroad to return to defend Gu Qingming Changsha, but forceful nature of Xiangxiang and arrogant Gu Qingming met and potential with the fire, Xue Junshan had to elect people. In Xue efforts Xiangxiang finally got engaged, the engagement day, Chiang Kai Shek blaster fire Changsha, due to improper command, Changsha Fire lead to great disaster, the bustling old town were destroyed, many dreams a chance to run the people were burnt alive, including my fiance a. Is in such a scorched earth, around the heroes and heroines gathered in Changsha, and Hunan people's together hard to block the enemy's heel, Hu family also in this catastrophe interpretation of the scenes story of joys and sorrows.

The drama takes place in republican era China in Hengshan Hospital, centered primarily on the conflict between the Communist Party and the KMT in 1930s Shanghai. Ma Tian Ming is a faithless, greedy, and selfish man who makes his living by cheating and lying. A coincidental accident drags Ma Tian Ming into a case in which he becomes the suspect. Trying to escape, he impersonated the chief doctor of Hengshan Hospital, Cai Li Kun. However, Ma Tian Ming soon found out that Cai Li Kun is a member of the underground Communist Party.

The Chinese Widow
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The Chinese Widow(2017)

6.2
NR
97Minutes
Hidden Blade
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Hidden Blade(2023)

6.3
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128Minutes

Set after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor and the occupation of Shanghai, underground workers in China's war effort risk their lives to send intelligence and defend the motherland against Japan and the Wang Jingwei regime.

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City of Life and Death
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City of Life and Death(2009)

7.7
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R
132Minutes

City of Life and Death is a gripping drama set during the Second Sino-Japanese War, depicting the events of the infamous Nanjing Massacre. The film explores the atrocities committed by the Imperial Japanese Army and the resilience of the Chinese people in the midst of chaos and destruction. Through the eyes of various characters, including a Chinese soldier, a Japanese soldier, and a foreign journalist, the movie showcases the brutality of war and the devastating impact it has on individuals and communities.

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Air Strike
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Air Strike(2018)

3.2
R
97Minutes

Air Strike is a gripping war film set in China during the Second Sino-Japanese War. It follows the story of an American colonel who joins forces with Chinese resistance fighters to stop the Japanese invasion. Filled with intense battles, bravery, and sacrifice, this movie explores the brutality of war and the resilience of the human spirit. The film showcases the struggles of the Chinese people during this tumultuous period in history.

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Red Sorghum
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Red Sorghum(1988)

7.3
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NR
91Minutes

Set in the 1930s and 1940s, Red Sorghum follows the journey of a young woman who is forced into an arranged marriage but finds love and strength amidst the chaos of war. She becomes involved in a distillery and wine production business, facing challenges such as kidnapping, revenge, and the harsh realities of the Japanese occupation of China. The movie explores themes of family, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of the Chinese people.

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Wife of a Spy
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Wife of a Spy(2020)

6.6
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114Minutes

Set in 1940s Japan, a Japanese actress becomes suspicious of her husband's activities and uncovers a dark secret involving the Japanese occupation of China and the infamous Unit 731. As tensions rise and jealousy brews, the wife must confront her own loyalty and make difficult choices in the midst of war.

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Railroad Tigers
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Railroad Tigers(2016)

5.8
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124Minutes

In 1941, a group of Chinese railroad workers become freedom fighters to resist the Japanese occupation during World War II. They embark on dangerous missions and use their knowledge of the railway to fight against the enemy. The film involves action-packed train sequences, combats, and train crashes as the freedom fighters risk their lives for the cause.

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John Rabe
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John Rabe(2009)

7.2
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134Minutes

John Rabe (2009) tells the gripping true story of a German businessman, John Rabe, who saved over 200,000 Chinese civilians during the brutal Japanese occupation of Nanking in 1937. As a Siemens expatriate and the head of the company's Nanking branch, Rabe used his influence and connections to establish a safety zone, sheltering thousands from the atrocities committed by the Japanese army. His selfless actions and determination to protect innocent lives make him a true hero.

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japanese occupation of china

Discover a curated collection of movies and TV series that explore the deeply impactful period of the Japanese occupation of China. Uncover historical narratives, emotional dramas, and gripping tales that highlight the struggles, resilience, and triumphs of individuals and communities during this tumultuous era.

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