The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death
6.3/10
Rating
144 min
Runtime
2024
Release Year
Chen Kaige
Director
Cast
Zhu Yilong, Xin Baiqing, Zhang Zifeng, Zhu Yawen, Arthur Chen
Quick Synopsis
Set during the Korean War in May 1951, the film depicts the intense Battle of Cheolwon where the 63rd Army of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army was deployed shortly after a month of ongoing conflict. They faced off against four divisions of the United Nations Army in a fierce and bloody struggle. Despite the heavy fighting, the volunteers' determined efforts ultimately forced the opposing forces to come to the negotiation table.
Detailed Synopsis of The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death
The movie focuses on the battle of Cheolwon, where the 63rd Army of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (CPVA) was ordered to enter the battlefield of Cheolwon in May 1951, just after a month-long battle, to fight against four divisions of the United Nations Army (UNA). The volunteers fought with bloodshed and finally brought the enemy to the negotiation table.
