In 1952, during the Korean War, the volunteer army gains the upper hand after numerous battles. To strengthen their position at the negotiation table, the United Nations Forces make a final stand at Shangganling, launching a fierce assault on October 14. For 43 days, the volunteer soldiers bravely resist and endure intense tunnel warfare under harsh conditions, demonstrating their resilience and determination to leave a lasting impact on the course of history.
Tong Yu, Guo Chong, Li Jiesen, and Xiang Xiaofei each face a typical middle-aged crisis and support each other while seeking a breakthrough in the ups and downs. The four men learn to embrace their careers and love at their best age and walk towards a better and more mature version of themselves.
During the Cultural Revolution, Deng Xiaoping was sacked and sent to Jiangxi. Despite facing multiple high-pressure crises, he always remained firm, optimistic, and never changed his original aspiration. For his safety, the master of the factory arranged a special road for him. For three years and four months, Deng Xiaoping went to work along this trail every day. Later generations called it "Deng XIaoping trail".
The story starts in 1937 when the war against the Japanese aggression broke. It revolves around Zhang Han Shi/Zhang Song Ling who is a simple man born into a family of scholars. On the eve of his wedding, his wife and family were murdered but he luckily survived. He then embarked in his quest for revenge joining the communist party and the mounting anti-Japanese resistance. Adapted from the novel of the same name by the writer Jiu Tu.
Based on real-life events, the film recounts the efforts of the Wuhan medical staff as they attempt to deal with the rising cases of Covid-19.