The young poet Xin Baihe flees Shanghai with his friend, Liang. Liang soon joins the resistance against the Japanese invaders, but Xin chooses to pursue a relationship with a glamorous and westernized widow in Qingdao.
Is it worth the watch? If you like movies that feel a bit disjointed and moody, sure. You’ll probably dig this if you have a soft spot for character-driven war stories that don't just focus on the trenches. If you want something tight, fast, and constantly logical, you’ll likely hate it. It’s got that specific, wanderi...
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"Is it worth the watch? If you like movies that feel a bit disjointed and moody, sure. You’ll probably dig this if you have a soft spot for character-driven war stories that don't just focus on the trenches. If you want something tight, fast, and constantly logical, you’ll likely hate it. It’s got that specific, wandering energy that makes you feel like you’re reading someone’s diary during a messy decade. The transition from Shanghai to Qingdao feels like a blink. One minute we’re dealing with ..."
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