The Volunteers: Peace at Last

The Volunteers: Peace at Last

2025 · ★ 8.2 · Drama, War, History

Set during the final phase of the War to Resist U.S. and Aid Korea, the film depicts the tense final battles and simultaneous peace negotiations leading to the armistice, capturing the spirit of perseverance and sacrifice on both the battlefield and the diplomatic front.

Directed by Chen Kaige · Written by Zhang Ke

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