In the early 90's, the Eagle Gang, led by the sociopathic gangster Zhang Xun (Daniel Wu), terrorizes China with ruthless bank and jewelry store robberies. On his first day as criminal investigation bureau captain, Zhong Chen (Wang Qian Yuan) is taken hostage during a heist and left battered on the roadside. Undeterred, he vows to bring Falcon and his gang to justice. For nearly a decade, Zhong Chen and Falcon engage in a relentless cat-and-mouse pursuit, each wondering who will ultimately prevail. This gripping game of survival pushes both the detective and the criminal to their limits, testing their resolve and strategic skills. This is a 2020 South Korean action crime film written and directed by Ho Leung Lau.

In 1937, during the Second Sino-Japanese War, Lieutenant Colonel Xie Jin Yuan (Du Chun) leads 452 young officers and soldiers of the 88th Division in a desperate last stand at the Sihang Warehouse against the overwhelming Japanese army. Facing nearly 20,000 enemy troops, these brave soldiers know their mission is hopeless but choose to fight with extraordinary courage. For four critical days, they resist the relentless Japanese assault, buying crucial time for the rest of the Chinese army to retreat. Though they ultimately lose the battle, their heroic sacrifice becomes a powerful symbol of resistance and national pride. This remarkable true story showcases the extraordinary bravery of soldiers who chose honor and duty over certain defeat. "The Eight Hundred" is a 2020 historical war film directed by Guan Hu that commemorates these unsung heroes of the Chinese resistance.

In this anthology of seven short films, directors explore modern China's history from the 1940s to the 2010s, featuring pivotal moments that shaped the nation. The stories range from an engineer organizing a national ceremony to a love-struck nuclear scientist, and include a young boy helping his neighborhood watch an Olympic volleyball match. Later segments cover significant events like the Hong Kong handover, the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and a military parade commemorating the end of the Sino-Japanese War. Each film captures a unique slice of Chinese life, featuring performances by actors like Song Jia (Song Jia) and Ou Hao (Ou Hao). This is a 2019 Chinese anthology film directed by seven prominent directors, including Chen Kai Ge, Zhang Yi Bai, and Guan Hu.