Fight to the death (2025) Movie Script
[Early 1939]
[The Japanese army launched an attack]
[On the New Fourth Army
positions in the Fanchang area]
[The main force of the third team
of the New Fourth Army]
[Along with the first group
of the first team]
[And the third group
of the second team]
[Under the direct leadership
of the army headquarters]
[Engaged in a desperate battle]
[Against the Japanese army in Fanchang]
[The Battle of Fanchang
had officially begun]
[Within just one month]
[Fanchang was lost and retaken twice]
[However, the Japanese forces
remained relentless]
[After regrouping,
they launched a third sweep of Fanchang]
[Only to be completely crushed
by the New Fourth Army soldiers]
[In November, 1939]
[Japanese gathered over 3,000 troops
to invade Fanchang once again]
[The New Fourth Army
fought for the fourth time]
[To defend Fanchang]
[The battle lasted 22 days]
[More than 450
Japanese officers and soldiers]
[Below the rank of Captain
were killed or wounded]
[For Army Use]
[Platoon leader, Zhu Zhen]
Recon Platoon,
is anyone still alive?
[Recon Platoon Roster]
Monitor of Class 1 of the Recon Platoon,
Zhao Dadao!
[Monitor of Class 1 of Recon Platoon,
Zhao Dadao]
Good.
[Sniper of Class 2 of Recon Platoon,
Chen Ruihua]
Sniper of Class 2, Chen Ruihua.
Cook Squad, Liu Sanxi.
[Cook Squad of Recon Platoon,
Liu Sanxi]
[Bugler of Recon Platoon,
Yang Xiaoman]
Bugler of Recon Platoon, Yang Xiaoman.
Medic, Tian Cong.
[Medic of Recon Platoon, Tian Cong]
Good.
Salute!
At ease!
Let me introduce a person to you.
This is Miss Lu Ying,
a renowned journalist
from the Ta Kung Pao,
a leading media outlet
both domestically and internationally.
Hello, everyone. I'm Lu Ying,
[Journalist of Ta Kung Pao, Lu Ying]
From Shanghai.
Nice to meet you all.
According to superior orders,
Zhu Zhen's Recon Platoon is now
tasked with escorting Miss Lu Ying
to the New Fourth Army Headquarters
within 5 days, at all costs.
Excuse me, Sir!
What does "at all costs"
mean?
Miss Lu Ying carries intelligence
about the Battle of Fanchang.
"At all costs" means
even if you sacrifice your lives,
you must ensure Miss Lu Ying's safety
and send her to headquarters
without fail.
Understood?
Safe escort.
Fight to the death!
Safe escort.
Fight to the death!
Complete the escort.
Fight to the death!
[Fight to the Death]
Ta Kung Pao's journalist, Lu Ying
[Eternal Military Fortune]
Concealed her identity
during the Imperial Japanese Army's
occupation of Nanjing,
secretly taking numerous photos
of the Nanjing battlefield.
[Japanese military officer, Kumachiro]
She further uncovered
our army's upcoming fifth
"Iron Wall Encirclement" plan
in the Fanchang area.
[Eternal Military Fortune]
According to intelligence,
she is likely heading to
the New Fourth Army Headquarters.
By superior orders,
capture Lu Ying at all costs.
Yes, sir!
[Japanese Deputy Commander,
Kawashima Shengnan]
Our troops have set up multiple layers
of defense at key checkpoints.
Not even a fly can get through.
This Chinese woman is very cunning.
She will likely take mountain paths
to avoid our checkpoints.
In addition to the original checkpoints,
dispatch a unit
led by me personally
to set up an ambush in the mountains
and capture Lu Ying alive.
[Day 1, 10:00 AM]
Major, a group of mounted bandits
is coming down the mountain ahead.
They appear to be local bandits.
This is the only way through.
How do bandits have such good equipment?
All major routes
are under our control.
It's impossible
to try to break through!
Watch out!
Order the troops
to disperse and encircle them.
Don't let a single enemy soldier escape.
Yes, sir!
Everyone, protect Lu Ying
and break through!
- Yes.
- Yes.
Yes!
Everyone, cover Lu Ying and break through!
- Yes.
- Yes.
Miss Journalist,
I finally found you.
Everyone, keep an eye on the one
in the long coat and red scarf.
That's Miss Journalist.
At all costs,
capture her alive!
Sniper rifle!
Retreat!
Yes!
Go to hell!
Little Japanese!
How dare you shoot my stir-fry pan!
You go first.
I'll hold them off.
Suppressive fire!
Capture Lu Ying alive!
Attack!
Attack!
Miss Journalist,
you've had a tough escape, haven't you?
Give me the film,
and you can rest peacefully.
She actually deceived me.
She is far too cunning.
Lu Ying,
you won't get far.
I'll capture you soon.
Mr. Zhu
where is Tian Cong?
Keep moving forward.
Japanese devils!
Shoot her!
Go to hell!
Go to hell!
Mr. Zhu,
the mission is accomplished.
Tian Cong!
Tian Cong!
Tian Cong!
Tian Cong!
Platoon leader!
Platoon leader!
She has her own special mission.
Don't let Comrade Tian Cong's sacrifice
be in vain.
What is this?
It's called lipstick.
This is the most popular shade
in Shanghai.
Want to try it?
I'd better not.
Come on.
It'll look beautiful on you.
See for yourself.
Isn't it pretty?
Yes.
And what is this?
Give me your hand.
So fragrant.
This is perfume my mom gave me.
Mr. Zhu, anything I can do?
Comrade Tian Cong,
the photos Lu Ying took
are the most powerful evidence
exposing the Japanese's
atrocities in Nanjing.
To ensure Lu Ying's safety,
at critical moments,
I hope you can change into her clothes,
disguise yourself as her,
and draw enemy fire.
You must protect her
and yourself.
Yes, sir!
Mission assured.
Sis,
your coat is so pretty.
If you like it,
I'll give you some later.
Really?
I think this outfit is quite nice.
Can you give it to me?
No problem.
It's yours now.
You look beautiful.
Don't forget our mission.
Everyone,
let's protect Lu Ying
and keep moving forward.
Major.
Gather up immediately.
Head southeast
in pursuit!
Yessir!
[DAY 1, 11 P.M.]
[Name: Tian Cong] [Position: Medic]
[Name: Tian Cong] [Position: Medic]
[Name: Tian Cong] [Position: Medic]
[Name: He Ming]
[Position: Platoon Sergeant]
[Name: He Ming]
[Position: Platoon Sergeant]
[Name: Liu Ping] [Position: Soldier]
[Name: Zhang Xiaoxiong]
[Position: Soldier]
[Name: Lyu Yong] [Position: Soldier]
[Name: Liang Sanwa] [Position: Soldier]
[Name: Chen Jinshui] [Position: Soldier]
Miss Lu Ying,
get some rest while you can.
We have a long way to go.
Mr. Zhu,
can you teach me how to shoot?
Why do you want to learn that?
I want to fight too.
I don't want to be your burden.
This is called a Mauser Pistol,
one of the most powerful pistols.
Hold the gun with your right hand.
Press the web of your thumb tight
against the back of the slide.
Keep your index finger
outside the trigger guard.
The magazine holds eleven rounds.
Rack the slide.
Rear sight.
Front sight.
You need to line up the sights.
This is the safety.
Flip this little tab off,
then you can fire.
Give it a try?
Keep your arms straight.
Put some strength in your shoulders.
That's right.
Keep your elbows tucked in.
When a gun is fired, it's gonna kick back.
Rear sight.
Front sight.
Imagine there's a target
right in front of you.
Sir!
Come in.
Remember,
never point your gun at your own people.
Sir,
the perimeter mines are set.
We can rest now.
What about everyone else?
They're setting up the watch schedule.
Get some rest.
Stay sharp.
Yessir.
[DAY 2, 8 A.M.]
Those Japanese are fast.
Brothers,
let's give them a warm welcome.
Take them down!
- Yessir.
- Yessir.
Be careful.
Ambush!
Take cover!
Take cover!
Fire!
Grenade launchers!
Grenade launchers!
Retreat!
Retreat!
Yessir!
Cease fire!
After them!
[DAY 2, 5 P.M.]
Mother!
Mother!
Tell me,
- where is the New Fourth Army?
- Mother!
I don't know!
- Xiaobao!
- Mother!
Mother!
- Tell me!
- I don't know!
Mother!
Your mother already told me everything.
You still won't talk?
I don't know!
Xiaobao!
We have a mission!
- Mother!
- If you don't tell me,
your mother will die in your hands.
Mother!
Xiaobao...
Zhang, Niu,
get Lu Ying and the villagers out of here.
Yessir.
Go!
Your mother is going to die
because of you.
No!
- Xiaobao!
- Are you going to tell me or not?
Mother!
Mother!
Mother!
Mother!
Kid,
- thank you!
- Mother!
- Go get your mother.
- Mother!
Retreat!
After them!
Heroes!
Friend,
this is our platoon leader.
Friend,
we are a platoon of the New Fourth Army.
Do you know any place nearby
where we can rest?
There's a cave.
Lead the way.
This way.
Search the area!
Yessir!
[DAY 2, 9 P.M.]
This is it.
Thank you, friend.
I'm just a farmer.
I'm no good at anything,
don't even dare fight the Japanese devils.
You're the New Fourth Army,
and you fight them.
You're real heroes.
Take care.
Zhang,
take the first watch!
Stay sharp.
Don't worry, sir.
The Japanese
will have to walk over my dead body
if they want to come through here.
Cut the crap!
Ruihua,
scout the terrain.
See if there's another way out.
Yessir.
Xiaoman!
Niu, hang in there!
Hang in there!
Brother,
tough it out!
Niu,
hang in there.
Mr. Zhu,
you're injured too.
It's okay. Take care of them first.
Sir,
I've checked it out.
This cave is very deep,
and there are a lot of branching tunnels.
Start from here.
Go in,
turn right,
then left,
then right again,
there's a very narrow exit.
I have an idea.
Go ahead.
If the Japanese really push in here...
Sir,
this exit is small. You all go first.
I'll blow it and trap them inside.
Nonsense!
Think you're some kind of hero now?
No, I...
Comrades,
we're not far from the command center.
Hold on a little longer.
Soon we'll be out of the Japanese reach.
That's great.
Once we get to the command center,
I'll make a full feast
for everyone.
Cut the bragging.
Full feast my foot!
You can't even cook a pot of rice
without burning it!
And you're the one
who always eats the most!
Xiaoman,
Take Lu Ying
down the path you just scouted.
Dadao, Ruihua, Sanxi,
with me!
Mr. Zhu,
I want to fight too.
Follow your orders.
Xiaoman!
Move out!
Dadao,
go make the fire balls.
Yessir.
Ruihua,
cover him.
- Yessir.
- Yessir.
Let's go.
Go.
Take cover.
Fire!
Everyone,
focus fire
on two o'clock high!
Retreat!
After them!
After them!
Get down!
Sanxi!
Cover me!
Sir, I'm fine...
You're fine.
You'll be fine.
This is just a scratch.
Sir,
too bad
you guys won't get to taste my feast.
Y-Y-You've still got the strength.
Save it!
Save your strength
and fight your way out with me!
Gouzi!
Gouzi, get him out!
Sanxi!
Sanxi!
Sanxi!
Retreat!
Ruihua.
Let's go!
You go first!
I'll cover you!
I know what you're thinking.
- I don't agree!
- Zhen!
No one will be able to leave
if we keep doing this.
Go!
Chen Ruihua!
- Obey my command!
- Zhu Zhen!
We must do whatever it takes
to complete the mission.
Do you remember that?
Go!
Go.
Go!
Dig it open.
Dig it open.
Do whatever it takes
to dig it open.
Dig it open!
Yes, sir!
Platoon Leader.
Platoon Leader.
Platoon Leader!
You can't blow it up.
How can Ruihua get out if we blow it up?
He has already sacrificed himself!
Dadao.
Complete the escort.
Fight till the end.
Let's go!
Where did they run off to?
Which direction should we go
to chase them?
Can you tell me?
Major.
I don't know either, Major.
[2 a.m., the third day]
[Coffin Home]
[Coffin Home]
What is this place?
This is the coffin home.
It's okay.
The dead are safer
than those Japanese devils.
Yes.
I think this place
is much warmer than outside.
Hey, everyone.
Hurry up and take a break.
We just get rid of them temporarily.
So, we can't let our guard down.
Let's take turns to guard.
Ruihua, Sanxi.
Niu, Gouzi.
You guys guard first.
- Yes.
- Yes.
[Changchang]
[Xiangyun Temple] [Shuiyue Convent]
No matter which path they take,
they will eventually go
to New Fourth Army Headquarters.
[Shuiyue Convent]
Shuiyue Convent.
Shuiyue Convent
is the only way
to the New Fourth Army Headquarters.
[Shuiyue Convent]
Major.
It's out of our control zone.
It will take about a week
if we go by the main road now.
The mountain road is closer,
but it is hard to walk.
Hello?
Is this Special Higher Police?
I'm Major Yuichiro.
Start the Sakura Plan right now.
[9 a.m., the third day]
[Shuiyue Convent]
Amitabha.
Sorry to bother you.
We are a passing New Four Army squad.
We have injured people here.
And we would like to borrow your place
to take shelter from the wind and snow.
Oh.
Hurry up and come in.
Thank you.
[Shuiyue Convent]
Thank you.
May I know your name?
My Buddhist name is Jingyu.
Thank you, Reverend Jingyu.
What's that sound?
Perhaps the Master broke something.
The abbess is here, too?
Can we pay a visit?
This way, please.
Thank you.
Master.
Master.
Master.
Are you okay?
Are you feeling better, Master?
Her fever is very serious.
Do you have warm water?
Yes.
Reverend Mistress.
Reverend Mistress!
Reverend Jingyu.
What is the abbess's Buddhist name?
It is Mingxin.
Help her up.
Be careful.
Reverend Mistress Mingxin.
This is a sulfa pill
to reduce inflammation.
Master, listen to her.
Take the medicine,
and you'll be fine soon.
Take care.
Lie down, Master.
Take care.
Amitabha.
Thank you, Ms. Lu.
Master.
Master.
Calm down.
Have a good sleep.
You'll be fine soon.
Miss Lu,
let the abbess rest.
Let's leave now.
Okay.
Master.
Master, calm down.
Have a good sleep, Master.
Reverend Mistress,
do you have something to say?
Reverend Mistress Jingyu,
why can't she speak?
Maybe her throat is broken
due to the long and high fever.
Let's go.
Master.
Master.
[8 p.m., the third day]
The two names, Mingxin and Jingyu,
indeed match the information.
But I feel that Reverend Mistress Mingxin
wants to tell us something.
And her illness is very suspicious.
But she is really seriously ill.
She doesn't seem to be pretending.
Let's put it aside now.
Hurry up and take a break.
This is the only place we can stay.
Okay.
Wait.
Fire the gun if anything happens.
Also,
keep the film safe.
I've hidden it alone.
Miss Lu,
we're guarding the night here.
Did we scare you?
That's okay.
Thank you for your work.
[Recon Platoon Name List]
[Recon Platoon Name List]
[Name: He Ming]
[Position: Deputy Platoon Leader]
[Name: Wang Xiao'er] [Position: Warrior]
[Name: Zhou Changzhu,
Yang Xiaoman, Chen Jinshui]
[Name: Tian Cong] [Position: Medic]
Don't move!
Something happened!
Mr. Zhu.
Someone sneaked into my room
and took the camera away.
And something happened to Niu and Gouzi,
who were guarding.
Who's playing tricks there?
Come out!
Xiaoman.
Protect Reporter Lu.
Dao, follow me.
Yes.
It's just playing tricks.
Come out!
Come out!
Mr. Zhu!
Let's go back.
What's wrong?
Mr. Zhu.
There was a shadow
that left this and disappeared.
[There's a ghost in the convent.
Leave now.]
[There's a ghost in the convent.
Leave now.]
Let's go to Reverend Mistress Mingxin.
Dao, Xiaoman.
You two go to Reverend Jingyu.
Yes, Platoon Leader.
Let's go to see Reverend Mistress Mingxin.
I took you in kindly.
You've gone too far.
How do you explain this?
Well...
I don't know.
Forget it.
All that matters
is the camera has been found.
Don't make it difficult for her.
Reverend Mistress Mingxin.
Reverend Mistress Mingxin!
Reverend...
Reverend Mistress,
someone sneaked into my room
and stole my camera.
We found it in your room.
Master.
Why are you here?
It's so cold.
And you're still sick.
Hurry up. Let me help you.
Be careful, Master.
Mr. Zhu.
Look.
[Jingyu]
[08 a.m., the fourth day]
Reverend Jingyu.
Ms. Lu.
What's the matter?
Everyone was shocked last night.
You didn't rest well, right?
You have to take care
of both Reverend Mistress Mingxin
and affairs in the convent.
You've been through so much.
That's what I should do.
It's my duty to take care of Master.
But it was really scary last night.
I don't know
what evil spirit caused trouble.
Yes.
Reverend Jingyu.
Your Buddhist name is nice.
Jingyu gentle and mild like pure jade.
Did Reverend Mistress Mingxin
give it to you?
Yes.
My master gave it to me.
I was adopted
by her since I was young.
She said that
the character "Jing"
was the hope that my six senses are pure
and my heart
is devoted entirely to the Buddha,
and "Yu" jade
was chosen for its meaning
of being warm, flawless, and untainted.
It carries a blessing, I suppose.
"Yu" takes its meaning
from gentleness and flawlessness.
What a wonderful meaning.
By the way,
do you have anything related to jade?
You must be joking.
I grew up in the convent
and own nothing of value.
Where did I get the jade?
Ms. Lu,
are you uneasy
because of what happened last night?
Did you hear
or see anything?
No.
I just think
your Buddhist name is nice.
So I asked you about it.
I see.
[Jingyu]
[Jingyu]
- Reporter Lu.
- Mr. Zhu.
What's wrong?
Mr. Zhu.
I've asked around.
Jingyu
doesn't seem to know
about this jade token.
I suspect it was Reverend Mistress Mingxin
who faked the haunting to scare us.
But I don't think she wanted to harm us.
Maybe
she wanted us to leave
as soon as possible.
I think Jingyu is very suspicious.
Jingyu?
No way.
She is just a little girl,
so gentle and delicate.
Bad people don't write "bad"
on their faces.
What do you think, Mr. Zhu?
I also think Jingyu is suspicious.
And if Reporter Lu's guess is correct,
the real Jingyu
is buried in that grave.
What are we waiting for?
Calm down.
It's just a guess now.
The most important thing now
is to catch the person who played tricks.
[Jingyu]
[9 p.m., the fourth day]
Who's there?
Stop!
Reverend Mistress!
Reverend Mistress!
Reverend Mistress.
[Wang]
Reverend Mistress!
Master!
Master.
Master!
Who killed my master?
Who killed my master?
Master.
Now you are gone.
What will I do without you?
Master!
Reverend Jingyu.
My condolences.
I didn't expect our arrival
to bring you so much trouble.
How about this?
We'll leave now.
It's late.
Benefactors,
why don't you leave
after I bury my master?
No need.
We really can't trouble you anymore.
Let's go.
[Wang]
[Yu]
Master.
Master, calm down.
Have a good sleep.
[Wang]
[Wang]
[Yu]
[Yu]
Dadao, Xiaoman.
- Here.
- Here.
Pack up.
Set out immediately.
Yes.
Yes.
It's really you.
So you suspected me long ago.
Who sent you here?
Tell us!
It was Major Yuichiro.
He
Knew you'd come to Shuiyue Convent.
So, he contacted the Special Higher Police
and sent me to ambush here.
You killed everyone here, right?
You killed our two comrades, too, right?
You killed Reverend Mistress Mingxin,
right?
Why didn't you even let her go?
I killed her.
So what?
I kept her alive at the beginning
as I didn't want you to suspect me.
I didn't expect that she would still be
so nosy after being mute.
She's courting death.
The real Jingyu is buried in the backyard,
right?
[Jingyu]
Yes.
Go on.
OK.
Isn't there an old Chinese saying?
You don't deserve to speak Chinese.
A wise man submits to fate.
Ask me whatever you want.
I'll tell you everything I know.
[In the morning of the fifth day, 9 a.m.]
[Shuiyue Convent]
[Shuiyue Convent]
Major,
we've searched the whole yard.
No one is there.
Special Higher Police are jerks.
They're ruining our empire!
Major!
Major!
Major!
Major!
Lu Ying.
I'll catch you
even if you escape
to the ends of the earth.
[Nanjing to Fanchang]
[In the night of the fifth day, 8 p.m.]
[Black Leopard Stronghold]
Who do you think you are, you vagrant?
Dare you step on the snow
of Black Leopard Stronghold?
Bro,
please inform your leader,
Mountain-Penetrating Leopard,
that Zhu Zhen of the New Fourth Army
wants to meet him.
I don't care who you are.
Black Leopard Stronghold
is not a place for a nobody to stay.
[Black Leopard Stronghold]
Zhu.
[Black Leopard Stronghold]
I miss you so much.
After so many years,
your martial arts are still
as good as ever.
After so many years,
you've learned to flatter me.
Come on.
Back then,
if you hadn't saved me
from the fire,
I would have
burnt into ashes.
But one of your eyes was blind
due to that.
In troubled times,
being alive
is better than anything.
Please.
Buddies,
serve us with good wine and dishes.
[Black Leopard Stronghold]
Where is Wenyuan?
My son went to college in Nanjing.
It is said that
he would come back soon.
Zhu.
Later,
please teach him some shooting skills.
Master!
Master! Bad news!
A bunch of Japanese devils are binding
Young Master
and heading to us.
What?
My son!
You Japanese devils!
Release my son.
Why don't you take a piss
and look at your reflection
to see whose ground you're standing on?
You're courting death.
Local forces always trump outside power.
I understand that.
But please calm down, sir.
Don't be impulsive.
Otherwise, your son will be killed.
I don't think
I have offended
you Japanese devils.
Why did you kidnap
my son?
To be honest,
when your son was studying in Nanjing,
our men
have been taking care of him.
If no one did that,
he wouldn't have been able
to leave Nanjing.
You and your son
wouldn't have met here today.
But it doesn't matter.
What matters is that
I want to make a deal with you.
A deal?
Tell me.
What do you want?
As long as you
give me Reporter Lu
and her belongings,
not only can I bring you
a bunch of the newest Japanese weapons,
but also I'll make you
the Security Commander of
the Fanchang Self-governing Government,
and your son the second commander.
You two will be
the top contributors to
the Sakura Plan of our empire.
You will have both fame and fortune.
Father.
I made a narrow escape from Nanjing
because I want you to
go against the Japanese with me.
You can't be a traitor.
Zhu
saved my life.
The people he led
are my friends.
Although we are bandits,
we're not ungrateful ones
who betray our friends.
Sir,
I suggest you not to be ungrateful.
If you offend the Japanese army,
let alone your stronghold,
the hundreds of thousands of soldiers of
your national government
will be crushed
when they try to fight against us.
Bullshit!
Do you really think
we're afraid of you Japanese devils?
Japanese devils will die a horrible death.
I'd rather die
than bow my head.
Black Leopard Stronghold
has no coward.
Shut up!
What are you doing?
You look like a bandit.
What was the point of all your education?
You hunt me all the way
because you're afraid
I'll make the crime evidence
in the camera public, right?
It's because it records
your evil deeds in Nanjing.
It records the deaths
of countless Chinese men,
and countless rapes happened to women.
It will show the world
the nature of Japanese imperialism
and arouse the enthusiasm
for the nation's resistance to invasion.
It will enlighten all the Chinese
that compromise can't bring peace.
Only by unity
can save the nation's safety.
Yes.
Father.
I saw it with my own eyes in Nanjing.
That was the hell of the mortal world.
The Japanese devils slaughtered savagely
and had inhumane.
We can't compromise with them.
We can't let them destroy the evidence.
Master.
These Japanese devils deserve to die.
Let's fight against them to the death!
Fight!
Freeze!
Fight!
Freeze!
Fight!
Fight!
Fight!
Freeze!
Back off!
Listen.
My brothers don't agree.
I have no choice.
If this is your attitude,
your son
will be killed in front of you.
Wait.
Wait.
Stop.
Making a change
will bring you wealth.
Or,
we'll all die together.
Sir,
please think carefully
before making a decision.
Father.
Look at me.
Look at me, Father.
Fire!
Shoot me!
I'd rather die in your hands.
Good!
You have guts.
You're indeed my son.
Shoot me!
Shoot me!
Shoot me!
I won't blame you.
In the next life,
I'd like to be your son again.
Good.
Father.
You taught me that
a man should be upright
and live up to our ancestors.
Shoot me.
Just pretend that you never
gave birth to me.
It's better than
I witness you work for the Japanese devils
and be a sinner.
Wenyuan.
Don't come over!
Wenyuan.
What are you doing?
Young man.
Put it down.
Let's
talk about it.
Father,
We must live up to the restless souls
in Nanjing.
We can't be traitors,
nor betrayers.
I came back today
to let you join the anti-Japanese battle
with me,
to protect our country.
Wenyuan.
Listen to me.
Put it down.
Calm down.
Calm down.
Put it down, Wenyuan.
Yes.
Put it down.
Put it down.
Put it down.
I regret not dying
in the anti-Japanese war.
To live on brings nothing but shame hence.
With my country shattered
and laid to waste,
What is left for me to spare my life
in haste?
No.
Japanese devils!
Fire!
Get out of here!
Zhu,
take our men
to leave through the path in the backyard.
I'll take this.
Let's go together.
I'm not leaving.
You gave me this life.
The atrocities committed by
the Japanese devils in Nanjing
are unforgivable crimes
that must be condemned by all.
My son is so righteous today.
I'm not a coward, too.
I'll fight against Japanese devils
to the end!
Stay alive!
Go!
Go!
Leave me alone. Let's go.
Lu Ying.
How much blood can this man
who risked his life for you
to change the film?
Lu Ying, don't listen to him.
Don't listen to him.
Tell me.
Lu Ying, run!
Take the film.
The film is here.
Take it away.
Let him go.
Align the sights.
Aim.
Pretend you have a target.
Align the rear sight,
front sight, and target.
Zhu Zhen.
Zhu Zhen!
Did you see that?
I did it.
I killed him.
I kept the film.
I kept the truth.
Okay.
Hang in there.
Hang in there.
Zhu Zhen.
Look at me.
Let me tell you.
I'm an underground member of
the Communist Party of China.
My code name is Blue Bird.
We are real comrades.
We are comrades-in-arms.
We're going to fight against
the Japanese devils together
and join more battles together.
Hang in there!
Don't let our bros die in vain.
[Reconnaissance Platoon Roster]
I promise you.
You have to hang in there.
You've endured all the way.
Zhu Zhen.
[Gathering Hall]
[Gathering Hall]
[New Fourth Army Headquarters]
Comrade Lu Ying,
thank you for your information
and the crime evidence
of the Japanese army.
On behalf of the New Fourth Army
and 400 million Chinese people,
I express our sincere gratitude
and respect to you.
[Reconnaissance Platoon Roster]
Chief,
this is the roster of
the third Recon Platoon.
I helped Mr. Zhu record the last few.
[Name: Zhu Zhen, He
Ming, Zhao Dadao, Hu Aniu]
[Name: Liu Ping, Lin Ziyun, Chen Ruihua]
[Name: Wang Xiao'er, Lv Yong, Wu Ergou]
[Name: Liu Ping, Lin Ziyun, Chen Ruihua]
[Name: Liu Ping, Lin Ziyun, Chen Ruihua]
[Information of the Sacrifice Warrior]
[Information of the Sacrifice Warrior]
[Name: Wang Xiao'er, Lv Yong, Wu Ergou]
[Name: Wang Xiao'er, Lv Yong, Wu Ergou]
When the army is established,
we must deal with the remains
of the martyrs properly.
After the war,
we must record the warriors' names
registrations,
and the details of their sacrifices
to ensure
no unsung hero goes unnoticed.
Yes.
We will remember every comrade of
the Recon Platoon
and every sacrifice.
Their blood can't
and won't be wasted.
[In December 1939]
[more than 3,000 soldiers were
dispatched by the Japanese.]
[Under the protection of the air force, ]
[they did the fifth attack on Fanchang]
[With intelligence, the New Fourth Army]
[took actions in advance]
[and made meticulous deployments.]
[They defeated the enemy]
[and won the Fifth Battle of Fanchang.]
[This film is dedicated to
the 80th anniversary of the victory of
[the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War
and the World Anti Fascist War]
[The Japanese army launched an attack]
[On the New Fourth Army
positions in the Fanchang area]
[The main force of the third team
of the New Fourth Army]
[Along with the first group
of the first team]
[And the third group
of the second team]
[Under the direct leadership
of the army headquarters]
[Engaged in a desperate battle]
[Against the Japanese army in Fanchang]
[The Battle of Fanchang
had officially begun]
[Within just one month]
[Fanchang was lost and retaken twice]
[However, the Japanese forces
remained relentless]
[After regrouping,
they launched a third sweep of Fanchang]
[Only to be completely crushed
by the New Fourth Army soldiers]
[In November, 1939]
[Japanese gathered over 3,000 troops
to invade Fanchang once again]
[The New Fourth Army
fought for the fourth time]
[To defend Fanchang]
[The battle lasted 22 days]
[More than 450
Japanese officers and soldiers]
[Below the rank of Captain
were killed or wounded]
[For Army Use]
[Platoon leader, Zhu Zhen]
Recon Platoon,
is anyone still alive?
[Recon Platoon Roster]
Monitor of Class 1 of the Recon Platoon,
Zhao Dadao!
[Monitor of Class 1 of Recon Platoon,
Zhao Dadao]
Good.
[Sniper of Class 2 of Recon Platoon,
Chen Ruihua]
Sniper of Class 2, Chen Ruihua.
Cook Squad, Liu Sanxi.
[Cook Squad of Recon Platoon,
Liu Sanxi]
[Bugler of Recon Platoon,
Yang Xiaoman]
Bugler of Recon Platoon, Yang Xiaoman.
Medic, Tian Cong.
[Medic of Recon Platoon, Tian Cong]
Good.
Salute!
At ease!
Let me introduce a person to you.
This is Miss Lu Ying,
a renowned journalist
from the Ta Kung Pao,
a leading media outlet
both domestically and internationally.
Hello, everyone. I'm Lu Ying,
[Journalist of Ta Kung Pao, Lu Ying]
From Shanghai.
Nice to meet you all.
According to superior orders,
Zhu Zhen's Recon Platoon is now
tasked with escorting Miss Lu Ying
to the New Fourth Army Headquarters
within 5 days, at all costs.
Excuse me, Sir!
What does "at all costs"
mean?
Miss Lu Ying carries intelligence
about the Battle of Fanchang.
"At all costs" means
even if you sacrifice your lives,
you must ensure Miss Lu Ying's safety
and send her to headquarters
without fail.
Understood?
Safe escort.
Fight to the death!
Safe escort.
Fight to the death!
Complete the escort.
Fight to the death!
[Fight to the Death]
Ta Kung Pao's journalist, Lu Ying
[Eternal Military Fortune]
Concealed her identity
during the Imperial Japanese Army's
occupation of Nanjing,
secretly taking numerous photos
of the Nanjing battlefield.
[Japanese military officer, Kumachiro]
She further uncovered
our army's upcoming fifth
"Iron Wall Encirclement" plan
in the Fanchang area.
[Eternal Military Fortune]
According to intelligence,
she is likely heading to
the New Fourth Army Headquarters.
By superior orders,
capture Lu Ying at all costs.
Yes, sir!
[Japanese Deputy Commander,
Kawashima Shengnan]
Our troops have set up multiple layers
of defense at key checkpoints.
Not even a fly can get through.
This Chinese woman is very cunning.
She will likely take mountain paths
to avoid our checkpoints.
In addition to the original checkpoints,
dispatch a unit
led by me personally
to set up an ambush in the mountains
and capture Lu Ying alive.
[Day 1, 10:00 AM]
Major, a group of mounted bandits
is coming down the mountain ahead.
They appear to be local bandits.
This is the only way through.
How do bandits have such good equipment?
All major routes
are under our control.
It's impossible
to try to break through!
Watch out!
Order the troops
to disperse and encircle them.
Don't let a single enemy soldier escape.
Yes, sir!
Everyone, protect Lu Ying
and break through!
- Yes.
- Yes.
Yes!
Everyone, cover Lu Ying and break through!
- Yes.
- Yes.
Miss Journalist,
I finally found you.
Everyone, keep an eye on the one
in the long coat and red scarf.
That's Miss Journalist.
At all costs,
capture her alive!
Sniper rifle!
Retreat!
Yes!
Go to hell!
Little Japanese!
How dare you shoot my stir-fry pan!
You go first.
I'll hold them off.
Suppressive fire!
Capture Lu Ying alive!
Attack!
Attack!
Miss Journalist,
you've had a tough escape, haven't you?
Give me the film,
and you can rest peacefully.
She actually deceived me.
She is far too cunning.
Lu Ying,
you won't get far.
I'll capture you soon.
Mr. Zhu
where is Tian Cong?
Keep moving forward.
Japanese devils!
Shoot her!
Go to hell!
Go to hell!
Mr. Zhu,
the mission is accomplished.
Tian Cong!
Tian Cong!
Tian Cong!
Tian Cong!
Platoon leader!
Platoon leader!
She has her own special mission.
Don't let Comrade Tian Cong's sacrifice
be in vain.
What is this?
It's called lipstick.
This is the most popular shade
in Shanghai.
Want to try it?
I'd better not.
Come on.
It'll look beautiful on you.
See for yourself.
Isn't it pretty?
Yes.
And what is this?
Give me your hand.
So fragrant.
This is perfume my mom gave me.
Mr. Zhu, anything I can do?
Comrade Tian Cong,
the photos Lu Ying took
are the most powerful evidence
exposing the Japanese's
atrocities in Nanjing.
To ensure Lu Ying's safety,
at critical moments,
I hope you can change into her clothes,
disguise yourself as her,
and draw enemy fire.
You must protect her
and yourself.
Yes, sir!
Mission assured.
Sis,
your coat is so pretty.
If you like it,
I'll give you some later.
Really?
I think this outfit is quite nice.
Can you give it to me?
No problem.
It's yours now.
You look beautiful.
Don't forget our mission.
Everyone,
let's protect Lu Ying
and keep moving forward.
Major.
Gather up immediately.
Head southeast
in pursuit!
Yessir!
[DAY 1, 11 P.M.]
[Name: Tian Cong] [Position: Medic]
[Name: Tian Cong] [Position: Medic]
[Name: Tian Cong] [Position: Medic]
[Name: He Ming]
[Position: Platoon Sergeant]
[Name: He Ming]
[Position: Platoon Sergeant]
[Name: Liu Ping] [Position: Soldier]
[Name: Zhang Xiaoxiong]
[Position: Soldier]
[Name: Lyu Yong] [Position: Soldier]
[Name: Liang Sanwa] [Position: Soldier]
[Name: Chen Jinshui] [Position: Soldier]
Miss Lu Ying,
get some rest while you can.
We have a long way to go.
Mr. Zhu,
can you teach me how to shoot?
Why do you want to learn that?
I want to fight too.
I don't want to be your burden.
This is called a Mauser Pistol,
one of the most powerful pistols.
Hold the gun with your right hand.
Press the web of your thumb tight
against the back of the slide.
Keep your index finger
outside the trigger guard.
The magazine holds eleven rounds.
Rack the slide.
Rear sight.
Front sight.
You need to line up the sights.
This is the safety.
Flip this little tab off,
then you can fire.
Give it a try?
Keep your arms straight.
Put some strength in your shoulders.
That's right.
Keep your elbows tucked in.
When a gun is fired, it's gonna kick back.
Rear sight.
Front sight.
Imagine there's a target
right in front of you.
Sir!
Come in.
Remember,
never point your gun at your own people.
Sir,
the perimeter mines are set.
We can rest now.
What about everyone else?
They're setting up the watch schedule.
Get some rest.
Stay sharp.
Yessir.
[DAY 2, 8 A.M.]
Those Japanese are fast.
Brothers,
let's give them a warm welcome.
Take them down!
- Yessir.
- Yessir.
Be careful.
Ambush!
Take cover!
Take cover!
Fire!
Grenade launchers!
Grenade launchers!
Retreat!
Retreat!
Yessir!
Cease fire!
After them!
[DAY 2, 5 P.M.]
Mother!
Mother!
Tell me,
- where is the New Fourth Army?
- Mother!
I don't know!
- Xiaobao!
- Mother!
Mother!
- Tell me!
- I don't know!
Mother!
Your mother already told me everything.
You still won't talk?
I don't know!
Xiaobao!
We have a mission!
- Mother!
- If you don't tell me,
your mother will die in your hands.
Mother!
Xiaobao...
Zhang, Niu,
get Lu Ying and the villagers out of here.
Yessir.
Go!
Your mother is going to die
because of you.
No!
- Xiaobao!
- Are you going to tell me or not?
Mother!
Mother!
Mother!
Mother!
Kid,
- thank you!
- Mother!
- Go get your mother.
- Mother!
Retreat!
After them!
Heroes!
Friend,
this is our platoon leader.
Friend,
we are a platoon of the New Fourth Army.
Do you know any place nearby
where we can rest?
There's a cave.
Lead the way.
This way.
Search the area!
Yessir!
[DAY 2, 9 P.M.]
This is it.
Thank you, friend.
I'm just a farmer.
I'm no good at anything,
don't even dare fight the Japanese devils.
You're the New Fourth Army,
and you fight them.
You're real heroes.
Take care.
Zhang,
take the first watch!
Stay sharp.
Don't worry, sir.
The Japanese
will have to walk over my dead body
if they want to come through here.
Cut the crap!
Ruihua,
scout the terrain.
See if there's another way out.
Yessir.
Xiaoman!
Niu, hang in there!
Hang in there!
Brother,
tough it out!
Niu,
hang in there.
Mr. Zhu,
you're injured too.
It's okay. Take care of them first.
Sir,
I've checked it out.
This cave is very deep,
and there are a lot of branching tunnels.
Start from here.
Go in,
turn right,
then left,
then right again,
there's a very narrow exit.
I have an idea.
Go ahead.
If the Japanese really push in here...
Sir,
this exit is small. You all go first.
I'll blow it and trap them inside.
Nonsense!
Think you're some kind of hero now?
No, I...
Comrades,
we're not far from the command center.
Hold on a little longer.
Soon we'll be out of the Japanese reach.
That's great.
Once we get to the command center,
I'll make a full feast
for everyone.
Cut the bragging.
Full feast my foot!
You can't even cook a pot of rice
without burning it!
And you're the one
who always eats the most!
Xiaoman,
Take Lu Ying
down the path you just scouted.
Dadao, Ruihua, Sanxi,
with me!
Mr. Zhu,
I want to fight too.
Follow your orders.
Xiaoman!
Move out!
Dadao,
go make the fire balls.
Yessir.
Ruihua,
cover him.
- Yessir.
- Yessir.
Let's go.
Go.
Take cover.
Fire!
Everyone,
focus fire
on two o'clock high!
Retreat!
After them!
After them!
Get down!
Sanxi!
Cover me!
Sir, I'm fine...
You're fine.
You'll be fine.
This is just a scratch.
Sir,
too bad
you guys won't get to taste my feast.
Y-Y-You've still got the strength.
Save it!
Save your strength
and fight your way out with me!
Gouzi!
Gouzi, get him out!
Sanxi!
Sanxi!
Sanxi!
Retreat!
Ruihua.
Let's go!
You go first!
I'll cover you!
I know what you're thinking.
- I don't agree!
- Zhen!
No one will be able to leave
if we keep doing this.
Go!
Chen Ruihua!
- Obey my command!
- Zhu Zhen!
We must do whatever it takes
to complete the mission.
Do you remember that?
Go!
Go.
Go!
Dig it open.
Dig it open.
Do whatever it takes
to dig it open.
Dig it open!
Yes, sir!
Platoon Leader.
Platoon Leader.
Platoon Leader!
You can't blow it up.
How can Ruihua get out if we blow it up?
He has already sacrificed himself!
Dadao.
Complete the escort.
Fight till the end.
Let's go!
Where did they run off to?
Which direction should we go
to chase them?
Can you tell me?
Major.
I don't know either, Major.
[2 a.m., the third day]
[Coffin Home]
[Coffin Home]
What is this place?
This is the coffin home.
It's okay.
The dead are safer
than those Japanese devils.
Yes.
I think this place
is much warmer than outside.
Hey, everyone.
Hurry up and take a break.
We just get rid of them temporarily.
So, we can't let our guard down.
Let's take turns to guard.
Ruihua, Sanxi.
Niu, Gouzi.
You guys guard first.
- Yes.
- Yes.
[Changchang]
[Xiangyun Temple] [Shuiyue Convent]
No matter which path they take,
they will eventually go
to New Fourth Army Headquarters.
[Shuiyue Convent]
Shuiyue Convent.
Shuiyue Convent
is the only way
to the New Fourth Army Headquarters.
[Shuiyue Convent]
Major.
It's out of our control zone.
It will take about a week
if we go by the main road now.
The mountain road is closer,
but it is hard to walk.
Hello?
Is this Special Higher Police?
I'm Major Yuichiro.
Start the Sakura Plan right now.
[9 a.m., the third day]
[Shuiyue Convent]
Amitabha.
Sorry to bother you.
We are a passing New Four Army squad.
We have injured people here.
And we would like to borrow your place
to take shelter from the wind and snow.
Oh.
Hurry up and come in.
Thank you.
[Shuiyue Convent]
Thank you.
May I know your name?
My Buddhist name is Jingyu.
Thank you, Reverend Jingyu.
What's that sound?
Perhaps the Master broke something.
The abbess is here, too?
Can we pay a visit?
This way, please.
Thank you.
Master.
Master.
Master.
Are you okay?
Are you feeling better, Master?
Her fever is very serious.
Do you have warm water?
Yes.
Reverend Mistress.
Reverend Mistress!
Reverend Jingyu.
What is the abbess's Buddhist name?
It is Mingxin.
Help her up.
Be careful.
Reverend Mistress Mingxin.
This is a sulfa pill
to reduce inflammation.
Master, listen to her.
Take the medicine,
and you'll be fine soon.
Take care.
Lie down, Master.
Take care.
Amitabha.
Thank you, Ms. Lu.
Master.
Master.
Calm down.
Have a good sleep.
You'll be fine soon.
Miss Lu,
let the abbess rest.
Let's leave now.
Okay.
Master.
Master, calm down.
Have a good sleep, Master.
Reverend Mistress,
do you have something to say?
Reverend Mistress Jingyu,
why can't she speak?
Maybe her throat is broken
due to the long and high fever.
Let's go.
Master.
Master.
[8 p.m., the third day]
The two names, Mingxin and Jingyu,
indeed match the information.
But I feel that Reverend Mistress Mingxin
wants to tell us something.
And her illness is very suspicious.
But she is really seriously ill.
She doesn't seem to be pretending.
Let's put it aside now.
Hurry up and take a break.
This is the only place we can stay.
Okay.
Wait.
Fire the gun if anything happens.
Also,
keep the film safe.
I've hidden it alone.
Miss Lu,
we're guarding the night here.
Did we scare you?
That's okay.
Thank you for your work.
[Recon Platoon Name List]
[Recon Platoon Name List]
[Name: He Ming]
[Position: Deputy Platoon Leader]
[Name: Wang Xiao'er] [Position: Warrior]
[Name: Zhou Changzhu,
Yang Xiaoman, Chen Jinshui]
[Name: Tian Cong] [Position: Medic]
Don't move!
Something happened!
Mr. Zhu.
Someone sneaked into my room
and took the camera away.
And something happened to Niu and Gouzi,
who were guarding.
Who's playing tricks there?
Come out!
Xiaoman.
Protect Reporter Lu.
Dao, follow me.
Yes.
It's just playing tricks.
Come out!
Come out!
Mr. Zhu!
Let's go back.
What's wrong?
Mr. Zhu.
There was a shadow
that left this and disappeared.
[There's a ghost in the convent.
Leave now.]
[There's a ghost in the convent.
Leave now.]
Let's go to Reverend Mistress Mingxin.
Dao, Xiaoman.
You two go to Reverend Jingyu.
Yes, Platoon Leader.
Let's go to see Reverend Mistress Mingxin.
I took you in kindly.
You've gone too far.
How do you explain this?
Well...
I don't know.
Forget it.
All that matters
is the camera has been found.
Don't make it difficult for her.
Reverend Mistress Mingxin.
Reverend Mistress Mingxin!
Reverend...
Reverend Mistress,
someone sneaked into my room
and stole my camera.
We found it in your room.
Master.
Why are you here?
It's so cold.
And you're still sick.
Hurry up. Let me help you.
Be careful, Master.
Mr. Zhu.
Look.
[Jingyu]
[08 a.m., the fourth day]
Reverend Jingyu.
Ms. Lu.
What's the matter?
Everyone was shocked last night.
You didn't rest well, right?
You have to take care
of both Reverend Mistress Mingxin
and affairs in the convent.
You've been through so much.
That's what I should do.
It's my duty to take care of Master.
But it was really scary last night.
I don't know
what evil spirit caused trouble.
Yes.
Reverend Jingyu.
Your Buddhist name is nice.
Jingyu gentle and mild like pure jade.
Did Reverend Mistress Mingxin
give it to you?
Yes.
My master gave it to me.
I was adopted
by her since I was young.
She said that
the character "Jing"
was the hope that my six senses are pure
and my heart
is devoted entirely to the Buddha,
and "Yu" jade
was chosen for its meaning
of being warm, flawless, and untainted.
It carries a blessing, I suppose.
"Yu" takes its meaning
from gentleness and flawlessness.
What a wonderful meaning.
By the way,
do you have anything related to jade?
You must be joking.
I grew up in the convent
and own nothing of value.
Where did I get the jade?
Ms. Lu,
are you uneasy
because of what happened last night?
Did you hear
or see anything?
No.
I just think
your Buddhist name is nice.
So I asked you about it.
I see.
[Jingyu]
[Jingyu]
- Reporter Lu.
- Mr. Zhu.
What's wrong?
Mr. Zhu.
I've asked around.
Jingyu
doesn't seem to know
about this jade token.
I suspect it was Reverend Mistress Mingxin
who faked the haunting to scare us.
But I don't think she wanted to harm us.
Maybe
she wanted us to leave
as soon as possible.
I think Jingyu is very suspicious.
Jingyu?
No way.
She is just a little girl,
so gentle and delicate.
Bad people don't write "bad"
on their faces.
What do you think, Mr. Zhu?
I also think Jingyu is suspicious.
And if Reporter Lu's guess is correct,
the real Jingyu
is buried in that grave.
What are we waiting for?
Calm down.
It's just a guess now.
The most important thing now
is to catch the person who played tricks.
[Jingyu]
[9 p.m., the fourth day]
Who's there?
Stop!
Reverend Mistress!
Reverend Mistress!
Reverend Mistress.
[Wang]
Reverend Mistress!
Master!
Master.
Master!
Who killed my master?
Who killed my master?
Master.
Now you are gone.
What will I do without you?
Master!
Reverend Jingyu.
My condolences.
I didn't expect our arrival
to bring you so much trouble.
How about this?
We'll leave now.
It's late.
Benefactors,
why don't you leave
after I bury my master?
No need.
We really can't trouble you anymore.
Let's go.
[Wang]
[Yu]
Master.
Master, calm down.
Have a good sleep.
[Wang]
[Wang]
[Yu]
[Yu]
Dadao, Xiaoman.
- Here.
- Here.
Pack up.
Set out immediately.
Yes.
Yes.
It's really you.
So you suspected me long ago.
Who sent you here?
Tell us!
It was Major Yuichiro.
He
Knew you'd come to Shuiyue Convent.
So, he contacted the Special Higher Police
and sent me to ambush here.
You killed everyone here, right?
You killed our two comrades, too, right?
You killed Reverend Mistress Mingxin,
right?
Why didn't you even let her go?
I killed her.
So what?
I kept her alive at the beginning
as I didn't want you to suspect me.
I didn't expect that she would still be
so nosy after being mute.
She's courting death.
The real Jingyu is buried in the backyard,
right?
[Jingyu]
Yes.
Go on.
OK.
Isn't there an old Chinese saying?
You don't deserve to speak Chinese.
A wise man submits to fate.
Ask me whatever you want.
I'll tell you everything I know.
[In the morning of the fifth day, 9 a.m.]
[Shuiyue Convent]
[Shuiyue Convent]
Major,
we've searched the whole yard.
No one is there.
Special Higher Police are jerks.
They're ruining our empire!
Major!
Major!
Major!
Major!
Lu Ying.
I'll catch you
even if you escape
to the ends of the earth.
[Nanjing to Fanchang]
[In the night of the fifth day, 8 p.m.]
[Black Leopard Stronghold]
Who do you think you are, you vagrant?
Dare you step on the snow
of Black Leopard Stronghold?
Bro,
please inform your leader,
Mountain-Penetrating Leopard,
that Zhu Zhen of the New Fourth Army
wants to meet him.
I don't care who you are.
Black Leopard Stronghold
is not a place for a nobody to stay.
[Black Leopard Stronghold]
Zhu.
[Black Leopard Stronghold]
I miss you so much.
After so many years,
your martial arts are still
as good as ever.
After so many years,
you've learned to flatter me.
Come on.
Back then,
if you hadn't saved me
from the fire,
I would have
burnt into ashes.
But one of your eyes was blind
due to that.
In troubled times,
being alive
is better than anything.
Please.
Buddies,
serve us with good wine and dishes.
[Black Leopard Stronghold]
Where is Wenyuan?
My son went to college in Nanjing.
It is said that
he would come back soon.
Zhu.
Later,
please teach him some shooting skills.
Master!
Master! Bad news!
A bunch of Japanese devils are binding
Young Master
and heading to us.
What?
My son!
You Japanese devils!
Release my son.
Why don't you take a piss
and look at your reflection
to see whose ground you're standing on?
You're courting death.
Local forces always trump outside power.
I understand that.
But please calm down, sir.
Don't be impulsive.
Otherwise, your son will be killed.
I don't think
I have offended
you Japanese devils.
Why did you kidnap
my son?
To be honest,
when your son was studying in Nanjing,
our men
have been taking care of him.
If no one did that,
he wouldn't have been able
to leave Nanjing.
You and your son
wouldn't have met here today.
But it doesn't matter.
What matters is that
I want to make a deal with you.
A deal?
Tell me.
What do you want?
As long as you
give me Reporter Lu
and her belongings,
not only can I bring you
a bunch of the newest Japanese weapons,
but also I'll make you
the Security Commander of
the Fanchang Self-governing Government,
and your son the second commander.
You two will be
the top contributors to
the Sakura Plan of our empire.
You will have both fame and fortune.
Father.
I made a narrow escape from Nanjing
because I want you to
go against the Japanese with me.
You can't be a traitor.
Zhu
saved my life.
The people he led
are my friends.
Although we are bandits,
we're not ungrateful ones
who betray our friends.
Sir,
I suggest you not to be ungrateful.
If you offend the Japanese army,
let alone your stronghold,
the hundreds of thousands of soldiers of
your national government
will be crushed
when they try to fight against us.
Bullshit!
Do you really think
we're afraid of you Japanese devils?
Japanese devils will die a horrible death.
I'd rather die
than bow my head.
Black Leopard Stronghold
has no coward.
Shut up!
What are you doing?
You look like a bandit.
What was the point of all your education?
You hunt me all the way
because you're afraid
I'll make the crime evidence
in the camera public, right?
It's because it records
your evil deeds in Nanjing.
It records the deaths
of countless Chinese men,
and countless rapes happened to women.
It will show the world
the nature of Japanese imperialism
and arouse the enthusiasm
for the nation's resistance to invasion.
It will enlighten all the Chinese
that compromise can't bring peace.
Only by unity
can save the nation's safety.
Yes.
Father.
I saw it with my own eyes in Nanjing.
That was the hell of the mortal world.
The Japanese devils slaughtered savagely
and had inhumane.
We can't compromise with them.
We can't let them destroy the evidence.
Master.
These Japanese devils deserve to die.
Let's fight against them to the death!
Fight!
Freeze!
Fight!
Freeze!
Fight!
Fight!
Fight!
Freeze!
Back off!
Listen.
My brothers don't agree.
I have no choice.
If this is your attitude,
your son
will be killed in front of you.
Wait.
Wait.
Stop.
Making a change
will bring you wealth.
Or,
we'll all die together.
Sir,
please think carefully
before making a decision.
Father.
Look at me.
Look at me, Father.
Fire!
Shoot me!
I'd rather die in your hands.
Good!
You have guts.
You're indeed my son.
Shoot me!
Shoot me!
Shoot me!
I won't blame you.
In the next life,
I'd like to be your son again.
Good.
Father.
You taught me that
a man should be upright
and live up to our ancestors.
Shoot me.
Just pretend that you never
gave birth to me.
It's better than
I witness you work for the Japanese devils
and be a sinner.
Wenyuan.
Don't come over!
Wenyuan.
What are you doing?
Young man.
Put it down.
Let's
talk about it.
Father,
We must live up to the restless souls
in Nanjing.
We can't be traitors,
nor betrayers.
I came back today
to let you join the anti-Japanese battle
with me,
to protect our country.
Wenyuan.
Listen to me.
Put it down.
Calm down.
Calm down.
Put it down, Wenyuan.
Yes.
Put it down.
Put it down.
Put it down.
I regret not dying
in the anti-Japanese war.
To live on brings nothing but shame hence.
With my country shattered
and laid to waste,
What is left for me to spare my life
in haste?
No.
Japanese devils!
Fire!
Get out of here!
Zhu,
take our men
to leave through the path in the backyard.
I'll take this.
Let's go together.
I'm not leaving.
You gave me this life.
The atrocities committed by
the Japanese devils in Nanjing
are unforgivable crimes
that must be condemned by all.
My son is so righteous today.
I'm not a coward, too.
I'll fight against Japanese devils
to the end!
Stay alive!
Go!
Go!
Leave me alone. Let's go.
Lu Ying.
How much blood can this man
who risked his life for you
to change the film?
Lu Ying, don't listen to him.
Don't listen to him.
Tell me.
Lu Ying, run!
Take the film.
The film is here.
Take it away.
Let him go.
Align the sights.
Aim.
Pretend you have a target.
Align the rear sight,
front sight, and target.
Zhu Zhen.
Zhu Zhen!
Did you see that?
I did it.
I killed him.
I kept the film.
I kept the truth.
Okay.
Hang in there.
Hang in there.
Zhu Zhen.
Look at me.
Let me tell you.
I'm an underground member of
the Communist Party of China.
My code name is Blue Bird.
We are real comrades.
We are comrades-in-arms.
We're going to fight against
the Japanese devils together
and join more battles together.
Hang in there!
Don't let our bros die in vain.
[Reconnaissance Platoon Roster]
I promise you.
You have to hang in there.
You've endured all the way.
Zhu Zhen.
[Gathering Hall]
[Gathering Hall]
[New Fourth Army Headquarters]
Comrade Lu Ying,
thank you for your information
and the crime evidence
of the Japanese army.
On behalf of the New Fourth Army
and 400 million Chinese people,
I express our sincere gratitude
and respect to you.
[Reconnaissance Platoon Roster]
Chief,
this is the roster of
the third Recon Platoon.
I helped Mr. Zhu record the last few.
[Name: Zhu Zhen, He
Ming, Zhao Dadao, Hu Aniu]
[Name: Liu Ping, Lin Ziyun, Chen Ruihua]
[Name: Wang Xiao'er, Lv Yong, Wu Ergou]
[Name: Liu Ping, Lin Ziyun, Chen Ruihua]
[Name: Liu Ping, Lin Ziyun, Chen Ruihua]
[Information of the Sacrifice Warrior]
[Information of the Sacrifice Warrior]
[Name: Wang Xiao'er, Lv Yong, Wu Ergou]
[Name: Wang Xiao'er, Lv Yong, Wu Ergou]
When the army is established,
we must deal with the remains
of the martyrs properly.
After the war,
we must record the warriors' names
registrations,
and the details of their sacrifices
to ensure
no unsung hero goes unnoticed.
Yes.
We will remember every comrade of
the Recon Platoon
and every sacrifice.
Their blood can't
and won't be wasted.
[In December 1939]
[more than 3,000 soldiers were
dispatched by the Japanese.]
[Under the protection of the air force, ]
[they did the fifth attack on Fanchang]
[With intelligence, the New Fourth Army]
[took actions in advance]
[and made meticulous deployments.]
[They defeated the enemy]
[and won the Fifth Battle of Fanchang.]
[This film is dedicated to
the 80th anniversary of the victory of
[the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War
and the World Anti Fascist War]