Adapted from traditional Chinese opera and filmed in 1936, directed by Zhang Shankun and written by Wei Ruhui, Zhou Yibai, and others, the film tells the story of patriotic warriors and Qing soldiers fighting bravely in the Ming Dynasty. It is one of the representative works of progressive films for "isolated islands". The film satirizes the past and the present, showcasing the courage and conscience of artists, as well as the prevailing commercial ancient style at that time
Adapted from traditional Chinese opera and filmed in 1936, directed by Zhang Shankun and written by Wei Ruhui, Zhou Yibai, and others, the film tells the story of patriotic warriors and Qing soldiers fighting bravely in the Ming Dynasty. It is one of the representative works of progressive films for "isolated islands". The film satirizes the past and the present, showcasing the courage and conscience of artists, as well as the prevailing commercial ancient style at that time