Set against the backdrop of the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, the Chinese war film "Dead to Rights" is gaining strong momentum both at home and abroad. Since its domestic release on July 25, the film has captivated audiences nationwide, becoming the top-grossing film of China's summer box office so far. The movie has earned over 814 million yuan ($113 million) at the box office as of July 31, according to industry data.
The film tells a harrowing story of survival and resistance. In 1937, after Japanese forces captured Nanjing, a group of civilians at a local photo studio was forced to develop photos for the occupying army. In doing so, they inadvertently uncovered photographic evidence of the massacre. Risking their lives, they managed to preserve the negatives, exposing the atrocities to the world.
The film has already opened in Macao and is scheduled for release in Hong Kong this August. It is also set to roll out in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Malaysia, and Singapore throughout the course of the month. Preparations are also underway for its release in several other countries, including Russia, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France.
Director Shen Ao emphasized the importance of international awareness: "The global community played a role in halting the atrocities in Nanjing. I hope audiences around the world will see this story, confront the truth of history, and value peace, courage, and resilience."
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