Shanghai, 1937; it’s been three months since Japan launched the invasion of
China, and Japanese forces have been ordered to take control of a large
central warehouse. Inside, a group of Chinese soldiers hold their ground,
defending the city at any cost. 400 soldiers remain, yet they allow
invaders to believe there are 800, confusing the enemy in an exhausting,
bloody fight lasting four days and four nights.
With the conflict playing out in full view of Chinese civilians and both
Americans and Europeans living across the river, the battle of the “Eight
Hundred heroes” made world headlines; the first to be broadcast live around
the world.
From acclaimed director Guan Hu, The Eight Hundred scored big at
the global box office to become the highest-grossing film of 2020, standing
tall as an action-packed war epic and a timeless tribute to bravery and
sacrifice.
