Defenders

Defenders

2017 · 108 min · ★ 7.7 · War, History, Drama

Kuomintang Commander Yao Ziqing is ordered to protect Baoshan County from the Japanese army, which launches a relentless attack using land, sea, and air forces. Determined to defend the county, Yao must overcome immense challenges to stop the enemy at all costs.

Directed by Hon Ping · Written by Xi Liao

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