The Meridian of War

The Meridian of War

1990 · 92 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, War

During a brutal Japanese offensive, a skirmish leaves only a handful of children and a few soldiers to carry an important command west along the Great Wall.

Directed by Feng Xiaoning · Written by Feng Xiaoning

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