Movies and TvShows featuring "sino-japanese-war" theme.

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)

Set in the Japanese occupation era, the rich yet naive young master Ming Tai is trained to become an agent, and is later sent to become an underground spy for the Communists. Together with his brother and double agent Ming Lou, they try and bring down Wang Wei's Kuomintang Secret Service Headquarters.

The series follows the lives of three brothers as they struggle through the turbulent political period before the war. They become part of the first-generation immigrant entrepreneurial path in Qingdao. The story began in 1904 when the Jinan Railway opened and ends with the outbreak of war in 1937.

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?

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.

Set in 1940s China, during the Japanese occupation, a young woman named Wang Jiazhi is recruited by a resistance group to seduce and assassinate a government official. However, she finds herself falling in love with him, leading to a dangerous game of espionage, betrayal, and forbidden passion.

The Eight Hundred is an epic war drama that takes place in 1937 during the Second Sino-Japanese War. It follows a group of Chinese soldiers who take shelter in a warehouse in Shanghai, facing constant attacks from the Japanese army. Based on a true story, the film showcases the bravery and resilience of the soldiers as they fight for their country.

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.

Set during the Nanking Massacre in 1937, 'The Flowers of War' tells the story of a mortician, a convent student, and a group of prostitutes who seek refuge in a church. As they struggle to survive in the midst of the atrocities committed by the Japanese military, they form unlikely bonds and find strength in each other.

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.

In this action-packed comedy, a famous gambler finds himself transported back in time to the Shanghai of the 1940s. Determined to change history and save lives, he takes on the Japanese forces and uses his extraordinary gambling skills to outsmart them. Along the way, he encounters love, friendship, and betrayal.

Men Behind the Sun is a shocking and disturbing portrayal of the war crimes committed by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II in Manchuria. The movie follows a group of Chinese prisoners of war who are subjected to horrific experiments and tortures in a secret Japanese laboratory, highlighting the brutality and dehumanization of war.

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.

During the Sino-Japanese War, a village is taken over by Japanese soldiers who force a villager to babysit a Chinese prisoner. The prisoner tries to escape multiple times, leading to comedic and dramatic situations. The film explores themes of power dynamics, loyalty, and survival.

Twenty-Four Eyes is a heartwarming drama set in rural Japan during the 1920s to 1940s. It follows the story of a dedicated schoolteacher and her students as they navigate through the challenges of life, including poverty, cultural conservatism, militarism, and the impact of war. The film explores themes of nationalism, imperialism, patriotism, and the importance of education in shaping the lives of young individuals.

A journalist and a nurse help a group of orphans escape the violence of the Second Sino-Japanese War in rural China during the 1930s and 1940s.

Story of a Prostitute follows the tragic love story of a prostitute and a deserter during the Japanese occupation of Manchuria. Their passionate love faces obstacles of duty, honor, and societal norms, leading to a heartbreaking climax.

The Makioka Sisters follows four sisters, Tsuruko, Sachiko, Yukiko, and Taeko, as they navigate the intricacies of love and marriage in pre-war Japan. Tsuruko is the traditional and rigid oldest sister, Sachiko is the practical and modern second sister, Yukiko is the beautiful yet shy third sister, and Taeko is the independent and spirited youngest sister. The film explores their individual struggles and the impact of societal expectations on their lives.

Back to 1942 is a gripping historical drama set during the devastating drought and famine in China in 1942. The film tells the story of the residents of Henan Province as they struggle to survive in the face of extreme conditions and the brutality of the Japanese occupation during the Sino-Japanese War. Faced with hunger, disease, and overwhelming despair, the people of Henan fight to find hope and hold onto their humanity.