The Red Detachment of Women

The Red Detachment of Women

1961 · 110 min · ★ 6.6 · War, Drama

Wu Qionghua, a house maid, is abused by a cruel warlord until she joins a troop of women soldiers.

Directed by Xie Jin · Written by Xin Liang

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