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1921

2021 · 138 min

A solemn, earnest historical drama that immerses you in revolutionary fervor with measured pacing and a weighty sense of purpose.

Directed by: Huang Jianxin, Zheng Dasheng
Genres: History, Drama, War
Starring: Huang Xuan, Ni Ni, Wang Renjun

Overview: Tells the story of a Communist Party's early history during the turbulent era, examining the remarkable Chinese revolutionary leaders' zeal and contrition for the ascension of the Chinese people.

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Directed by: Huang Jianxin, Zheng Dasheng
Genres: History, Drama, War
Starring: Huang Xuan, Ni Ni, Wang Renjun

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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: politics
rebellion
power
identity
faith
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Action	3
Horror	0
Humour	1
Realism	8
Romance	1
Tension	6
Darkness	4
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	7

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Genres: history, drama, war
Directed by: Huang Jianxin, Zheng Dasheng
Written by: Zhao Ningyu, Yu Xi
Starring: Huang Xuan, Ni Ni, Wang Renjun, Liu Haoran, Yuan Wenkang, Darren Grosvenor, Daniel Krauser, Michael Koltes
Music: Liu Ye, Huang Yixin
Cinematography: Cao Yu
Runtime: 138 min
Country: China
Languages: Mandarin

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