The Flowers of War

The Flowers of War

7.4IMDb Score
Released:2011-12-15
Genre:Drama, History, War
Duration:146 min
Country:China, Hong Kong
Director:Zhang Yimou
Actors:Christian Bale, Ni Ni, Zhang Xinyi, Huang Tianyuan, Han Xiting
Production:New Picture Company, Beijing New Picture Film Co. Ltd., EDKO Film

Overview:

A Westerner finds refuge with a group of women in a church during Japan's rape of Nanking in 1937. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety.

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