血染北沙河

First part of the Decisive Engagement trilogy. Directed by Pingfen Li et al.

After his wolfdog Hailong sacrifices himself and saves his family from an explosive trap, Erlin takes Hailong's pups to the army so that they can be trained as military dogs to fight the Japanese.

During the Sino-Japanese War, Commander-in-Chief Zhu De leads the Eighth Route Army in pivotal battles against the Japanese invaders.

Xu Yuenan, who grew up in a celebrity family, pledged to take revenge for her father. Finally, she found where her enemy was and killed him—- a powerful warlord who gave in to the Japanese invaders at a small Buddhist hall.

Xiaomei, a young woman whose life changes after meeting Zhang Yunsheng, the head of the local Petition Bureau. As Zhang helps resolve her issues, he becomes involved in various cases, confronting powerful figures and fighting for justice to help others in need.

Liu Bocheng’s short but impactful time as the first mayor of Nanjing in 1949 where he showcases his dedication to the city's development and his strong bond with the people during a crucial period in history.