What makes a wartime story timeless? CGTN's freshly released documentary 'The Unlikely Weapon: The Yimeng Minor' answers this by blending history with heart. 📽️ The film uncovers how ordinary villagers in Shandong's Yimeng Mountain area became unsung heroes during China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945).
Through rare archival footage and emotional interviews, the docu shows how locals risked everything to protect wounded soldiers and preserve cultural heritage. 💪 One scene features 98-year-old Wang Delan recalling how she smuggled supplies past enemy lines: 'We hid rice in our baby's swaddling clothes – hunger united us all.'
With TikTok-style reenactments and veteran testimonials, the production bridges generations. Historian Dr. Li Wei notes: 'This isn't just about the past. In 2025, their courage reminds us that unity writes history.' 🕊️
