Chinese film Dead To Rights, depicting the Nanjing Massacre, has stormed the box office, raking in over 1 billion yuan ($140M) in just 8 days! 🎥💥 Directed by Shen Ao, it’s the first post-Spring Festival release to hit this milestone, dominating charts nationwide since its July 25 debut.
A Story of Courage & Resistance
The film follows Chinese civilians hiding in a photography studio during the 1937 Nanjing Massacre. Forced to develop photos for Japanese aggressors, they uncover evidence of wartime atrocities and risk everything to expose the truth. 📸💔 Director Shen Ao emphasized the film’s mission: "These images hold the crimes they tried to erase."
Audiences Moved to Reflection
With a 8.6/10 Douban rating, viewers praised its restrained storytelling. One review highlighted chilling scenes: "A knife held to a baby… a river of blood." Others shared emotional post-screening moments, like a child asking about "post-credit scenes," only to be reminded that today’s peaceful streets are the real miracle. 🌆✨
Critical Acclaim & Global Impact
Renowned director Feng Xiaoning called it "a new high point for Chinese cinema," noting audiences stayed seated in silent reflection. The film’s projected 4B yuan total could make it China’s #2 hit of 2024, trailing only Ne Zha 2. 📈🇨🇳
