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The Long March

1996

A solemn, sweeping historical war drama that grinds forward through hardship and sacrifice with a serious, commemorative weight. (30 words).

Directed by
Zhai Junjie
Genres
Drama, History, War
Starring
Tang Guoqiang, Liu Jin, Li Lin
Overview
The Red Army breaks through the three defense lines by the Kuomintang and approaches the Xiangjiang River with the correct judgment and command by Mao Zedong,

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Directed by
Zhai Junjie
Genres
Drama, History, War
Starring
Tang Guoqiang, Liu Jin, Li Lin
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • war
    • survival
    • power
    • betrayal
    • fate
    Places
    • countryside
    • wilderness
    • military
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • true story
    • ensemble
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex none
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action6
    Horror1
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance0
    Tension6
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight7

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    Genres
    drama, history, war
    Directed by
    Zhai Junjie
    Starring
    Tang Guoqiang, Liu Jin, Li Lin, Ma Yongsheng
    Country
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    Languages
    Mandarin

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