Axis of War: Night Raid (2007) - full transcript
This film is dedicated
to the 80th anniversary
of the People's
Liberation Army of China
Get out of the way
- Who are you?
- The Army of the 8th Route.
- this train is requisitioned.
- It's ours.
What do you want?
This is our train.
Who are you?
We are going south to
eliminate the japanese demons.
We are taking this train
We are going north
to fight the demons
You are not taking it.
Really?
Come to Xinkou
The north is
controlled by the enemy
You want to defect?
Not at all!
We will fight!
With your old guns?
Not a chance!
Move over!
Catch Him!
Stop!
Stop, you hear me?
Stop!
You too!
Stop!
- What's going on?
- They want our train.
They insult us.
Regroup!
You hear me?
Regroup!
Tie him up!
Captain, get on the train.
Captain.
I am the captain of the 114th
Regiment of the 7th army of Jin-Sui.
I've been sent to Xinkou
We need this train.
Chen Xilian, captain
of 769th Regiment
of the 129 Division
of the 8th Route Army
I've been sent to the north.
The Battle front is the
south and you go the north?
OK. You can take that train
What? They're taking the train?
Captain!
What an idiot!
You will all die!
Thank you for saving me.
I'm doing a story about the 129th
Division of the 8th Route Army
Can I see General Lui Bocheng?
Who are you?
Guo Xiaojuan, reporter
for Central Daily News
-This is letter of introduction.
- Central Daily News?
It is a Conservative newspaper
that has criticised us before
Hold your hats
General Lui has
told us about this
He has left for a few days.
Nobody knows where he is.
Then I'll follow you
Here are my pictures of the
battle front at Pingxingguan.
But I did not get any
images of combat.
All right
Stay with us.
-Lieutenant Zhao!
-Yes, capatain!
She will now follow you.
You are responsible for her safety.
What?
Forward!
Captain Cheng?
Captain Chen where are we going?
- Yanmenguan.
- Yanmenguan?
Then we're moving
away from the battle front?
No wonder people said
you were trying to flee
I think you are...
In the countryside, we
know that chicks do not piss.
We have our own way.
Chen.
we no longer have the train
And the Japanese are controlling
Highway Zhengding-Taiyuan
We are supposed to arrive at
Yanmenguan before the 25th
We'll never do that.
Speed up. It must be done.
Zhao Dali!
Talking a stroll?
Help her walk!
I suggested it, but she refused.
Help her!
Go!
Leave me alone
Accept their help.
I do not need help
We have to be on time.
You're slowing us down!
It depends where you're going.
If it is to Xinkou, where the
Japanese and the battle front are.
I'll make it even if I crawl.
We have our mission.
Chicks do not piss.
Captain, I don't want
to take care of her.
- I'll take care of her.
- I am not with anyone!
Throw her into the trench!
You...
You are undermining
the unity of the front.
Tietou!
Go and fetch a stretcher.
Carry her!
Aren't we supposed to
throw her into the trench?
Enemy planes!
Hurry!
They're worse than flies!
They're sticking us in the ass.
- Besides fleeing, what are you doing?
- Avoiding giving you a bath.
I'd prefer a bath!
Captain, I didn't do it on purpose.
Don't you dare!
Captain!
Captain!
Can I stop carrying it?
Hurry!
Hurry!
Bunch of bastards!
We have no transmitter.
We' ve become deaf and mute.
Advisor, are we
far from Yixiantian?
Not at all.
The 1st Batalion...
go to Yixiantian by road.
You will be exposed
to enemy fire.
They will come.
1st and 2nd companies, move ahead.
The 3rd with me.
Follow me.
Hurry!
Hurry!
Where are these soldiers?
They have guts.
I'm going to have fun.
Go! Climb the hill!
Don't linger!
Why are these
planes so large today?
True
They are larger than the
ones we saw at the station
They come in different sizes?
Of course, you idiot!
There are sparrows and eagles.
Eagles are large.
Sparrows are small.
They snore louder than the
planes we saw two days ago.
They make me deaf.
It's not so loud.
You're kidding!
Look!
They're disappearing over there.
A few days ago,
they were flying high.
Today they are closer.
So they make more noise.
It's that simple!
Advisor.
Starting from tomorrow, we will rest
during the daytime and walk at night.
Very good.
This way we'll
avoid enemy aircraft.
Without a transmitter, we have
no contact with the command post.
The route to Xinkou is before us.
The enemy is there.
Captain Chen!
Captain Chen.
You're going further
from the battle front?
It was done by those planes.
Is that your theory?
You know how to kill a pig?
By the throat or the back,
it's your choice.
Captain.
Keep practising until you
can shoot down a plane
Yes!
Where's your sergeant?
There.
Being monitored.
You know what a plane is?
You cannot shoot it down.
You don't know anything.
The captain said I could.
Bravo!
You're being punished
on your own for desertion!
You admit your wrongdoings?
You're not talking to me?
Captain!
I've been going out out for years.
We went to my house.
I went to see my mother.
I have not defected.
- Why didn't you ask for permission'
- You'd never have agreed!
So you quietly deserted?
A veteran of the Long March?
And you're ridiculed at the station!
You're really good for nothing!
How is your mother?
Very well
I have a mission?
How do you Know?
Or you'll forgive me?
So?
Tell me.
The nest of enemy
Planes is around the corner.
The airfield?
Work it out yourself.
Find its exact location.
- Ok.
- Go ahead.
Be discreet.
Of course.
Feidao!
Come here.
Captain!
How's Guo?
She has a fever.
I gave her a blanket.
- Where is she?
- She's lying there.
She has a high fever.
I'm cold.
Go and get the nurse.
- Zhao Dali!
- Captain...
Speak!
You touched her face.
- I know.
-You touched her!
It is a skull.
The skull of a woman!
The skull of a friend of the army.
Give her a bowl of hot soup.
You have forbidden us from
lighting a fire to avoid being a target.
You are stubborn!
Find a solution.
Go!
The skull?
We have finally found it.
I counted.
There are 17 aircraft in all.
Are you sure?
Trus me
I've been here for 24 hours.
There are no more.
Captain!
It's dangerous!
Thank you!
The captain told me to bring it.
Why do we sleep during
the daytime and walk at night?
To avoid being
seen by the enemy.
I can understand.
You are too poorly equipped.
You miss the experience of combat.
If the enemy sees you.
You will all be killed.
We are not afraid to die.
How old is he, your captain?
Two years older than me.
He's a really tough guy
I have a question
- What are the planes made of'
- Iron.
And they can fly
Touch them at the airfield.
You'll see.
The Army of Jin-Sui
said you wanted to defect.
I do not believe it.
You want to preserve
your strength right?
Can a hunter perservere his
strength in a den of wolves?
Are you a hunter?
It's hard to tell.
20, 21
22, 23
Captain!
There are 24 aircraft.
But we do not know
if there is other firepower.
Isn't that Feidao?
Yes!
This land is mined.
Tonight...
try to enter through the back.
if you cannot do it,
then come back.
Do not use a gun.
Do not alert them.
Sergeant...
can we see what the
planes are made of?
When we get there,
you can touch them.
Who are you?
I'm going to cut the wings off!
Who is it?
Attention.
He is a certainly not alone.
Look for his accomplices!
Search!
Let's go.
That night, a commando
was introduced into the airfield.
They drew their sword,
But they left
without firing a shot.
Tonight
a commando was
introduced into the airfield.
They drew their sword.
but they left
without firing a shot.
Sir...
there are no
Chinese troops here.
They were probably civilians.
Or...
they were thieves
looting from the airport?
We do not need to go
through Yanmenguan.
Where, then?
Where do the
Japanese fear an attack?
The Zhengding Taiyuan Road?
Closer.
Think again.
Report!
Captain!
We went to the airfield.
But we were surprised.
The Japanese sleep in
the bellies of the planes
They are fighting in Xinkou
and you're sleeping here.
Do you know what that's called?
Fleeing the battle!
It is a misunderstanding
I want to see the captain.
Report!
Come in!
Adviser,
telegram from the command post.
- The transmitter was broken, right?
-It has been repaired.
We have tried our best.
You can receive telegrams
but not send them.
They ask about our situation
and why we didn't reply.
Read it.
"On 16th at 2:00 a.m.
Japanese planes bombed our base"
"The fight was very intense.
We lost many men
in our army"
Four officers died.
That's terrible.
General asks,
"Where is the 769th Regimen?
"What is Chen Xilian going to do?"
What do I want to do?
I will bomb the airfield
an destroy all their planes!
- Guo wants to see you.
- No way!
Captain!
A convoy of armoured
enemies have left Yangmingpu
and entered the airfield.
ADVANCE STEP BY STEP
TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING
Captain, what should we do?
Count the enemy at Yangmingpu,
Daixian and Guoxiang.
Also...
locate their explosives.
Got it.
Captain, what is my mission?
Tomorrow at 9:00 am,
you will hide here with a company
Their supply convoys
will go through here.
You hide here,
steal their food and leave.
Finally some action!
Do it quickly and well!
Yes!
Chen!
- You wanted to see me?
- I want your opinion.
Well, I'll give it.
Chen, I have thought about it.
We should follow our original plan.
Obey the command post
and go to Yanmenguan.
The orders of General Liu
are to reach Yanmenguan
before the 25th.
And prevent the enemy from
sending reinforcements to Xinkou.
We have already lost two days.
We disobeyed orders.
According to our information,
the airfield is very secure.
Around the airfield, near
Yangmingpu, Daixian and Gouxiang.
there are elite
Japanese soldiers.
As for our 3,000 men,
they are armed
with old shotguns.
swords and spears.
Chen...
you don't break stones with eggs.
On the other hand,
our men are survivors
from the Long March.
They are the
jewels of the Party.
We cannot sacrifice them
and make them martyrs.
Reportedly
the airfield is located
20 km from Yangmingpu.
between the villages of
Banzhengpu and Xiaorujie.
The are mountains on three sides.
To the south is the Hutuo River.
The Japanese have
enhanced security.
Their headquarters are
based in Yangmingpu.
With soldiers in
Guoxiang and Daixian,
there are 9,000 men
They can get to
the airfield quickly
for now, we do not know much
about the equipment
and men at the airfield.
How long does it take for them to
get from Yangmingpu to the airfield?
one hour.
Otherwise, you can shoot
one or two aircraft in Dongshan
and later send them shells.
The scope is so short that we
wouldn't even reach Dongshan.
And even if it works, we
have only seven rouns.
I say, let's fight!
You have decided?
Let's go.
Comrades...
their planes
threaten us every day.
Up in the air we can
do nothing against them.
But now...
we've found their nest.
it is a godsend.
True, our equipent
is worse than theirs.
But we are Chinese soldiers
of the Army of the 8th Route.
If we have a good plan,
We can destroy their planes
before their reinforcements arrive
This is the best help
we can bring to Xinkou.
General Liu would
have done the same.
If I must die in Yangmingpu
I am proud.
Let's go!
Let's go!
Get in!
Hurry!
Lieutnant!
He died of fear.
Sir,
this was not the official army.
but he was a trained commando.
However given the sockets
which were found on site,
they are poorly armed.
You're sure he was a
Chinese commando?
-They have stolen the food?
- Yes, apparently
This road that leads
to Xinkuo is vital.
The slightes error on
our part would be fatal.
Do not repeat the
disaster at Pingxingguan.
Yes, of course.
Sir,
the unit guarding the airfield
should carry out patrols on the road.
I agree.
Send the following order:
Find these people immediately.
Yes.
Captain Chen!
Captain, I wrote an article.
Please give me your opinion.
I am an eagle without wings?
Most of the time the
eagle does not fly in the sky
it stands on the cliff.
He looks at the sky in silence.
Who knows what he thinks?
But you think about him.
It's very poetic.
But what has it got to do with me?
There is a foreign proverb which says:
"The eagle that flies highest
does not count on its wings
but on its faith"
It's you.
I like eagles.
You like eagles?
I will catch one for
you after the war.
It is a colleague.
It is not dangerous.
Is it a reconnaissance plane?
It keeps turning.
They have noticed.
Perfect!
Let's have some fun
Fun?
You're going to tease
them at Yangmingpu
To confuse them?
-Right.
This is our especialty.
- Be careful.
- Yes
- I'll go with him.
- Stay here.
- What do I do?
- You're going fishing.
Hutuo River is a natural barrier.
They will never think
were can enter there.
You see the grass there?
The water is not deep there.
But the mud may be deeper.
I prefer it not to be deep.
Go ahead and inspect
the bottom of the water.
What are you doing here?
I just take pictures.
It's dangerous Stay here.
What are you doing?
I'm fishing.
Go ahead.
What are you waiting for?
Captain...
What is he doing?
Army supplies are poor.
Many soldiers
wear only trousers.
He's not wearing underwear?
I wont photograph your buttocks.
No. Captain...
Otherwise, I will.
Well, let her
photograph my buttocks.
We are not afraid to die.
We may well show our butts.
Take photos!
You're going to fish here.
I'll go a little higher.
Do not alert them.
OK.
Tietou!
Protect the captain.
It's hot.
I want a good bath.
You certainly smell bad!
You have a beatuiful face,
but frankly...
Surely there are fish.
And perhaps ducks.
We could catch
them and roast them.
Good idea!
Look over there!
Captain!
We walked along the river.
We didn't find anything.
- Captain!
- Zhao!
Zhao!
You're back!
Dali!
I thought you were dead!
You...
You saw they shot a me.
So I dived under.
When I came back up, there were
three Japanese men in the water.
I immediately spotted
their guns on the shore.
Captain!
I bring you three good guns.
Zhao Dali, listen to me.
I don't even care if you
bring me three planes!
What's happening?
Hello...
Yes.
Understood.
Strangers have attacked
the camp entrance.
The portal has been destroyed
and there are people dead
It's that damm commando.
- Did you catch them?
- They have disappeared.
What do they want from us?
Whoever they are,
Whatever their purpose,
do not let them aproach
the airfield or the road.
Search within a radius of
50 km. around the airport
and the road.
Find them and kill them all.
Yes!
The Japanese are bastards!
They do not find us and
then they kill civilians.
Captain.
These bastards...
I will fight until the end!
We're going to Yanmenguan!
- And the airfield?
- We are not fighting!
Forward!
Wang! Take the trail with
the 1st and 2nd Company.
The 3rd Company take the
road to Yixiantian with me.
We're going to show ourselves.
Captain,
Guo has disappeared.
Find her!
We have already
looked everywhere.
Hurry!
Hurry!
Here's the news.
Two Chinese companies are
moving towards Yanmenguan.
One is running along the
mountains, the other is taking the road.
Should we continue
or ignore them?
They must be decimated!
We will decimate them!
Our primary mission is to
defend the road and airfield.
Another company will be
responsible for removing them.
Captain, have you
bribed the Japanese?
Instead of attacking us,
their planes have scorted us!
You should learn from me.
Captain!
- Captain!
- So?
The son of Guo was indeed a
captain in the Army of Jin-Sui
He returned with his arms
when his regiment was disbanded.
And hs father participed in the
renovation of the Yangmingpu airfield.
I want to see the old Guo.
We are not going to Yanmenguan?
What do you think?
Stop!
Turn around!
Go to Sulongkou by the trails!
Why are we turning back?
It's a ruse.
Turn around.
Run!
Turn around.
Go to Sulongkou!
Captain Chen wants to see Mr Guo.
- Prepare our men.
- It's done.
We follow the plan.
Please enter.
- We have already met.
- At the Daniu Station.
We met there.
Captain Chen!
Glad to see you!
There.
Welcome to my house.
Here is my father, my brother.
It is Captain Chen Xilian of
the Army of the 8th Route.
Nice to meet you!
Hello, Mr Guo.
You are in mourning.
My mother was killed
on the road toTaiyuan
By Japanese bombs.
Ziyun, offer a seat to our guest.
Sit.
Take a cigarrete.
They are not bad.
Very good!
What is the
purpose of your visit?
I am seeking your help
to fight the Japanese
and stop their arrogance.
Captain, your intention
is commendable.
But under fire,
it is civilians who pay.
I'll be frank.
You refuse to fight.
But your wife has
not been spared.
I thought like you.
But if the Central Army
and the Jin-Sui Army failed...
with your army so
poorly equipped...
That's why I've come here,
to borrow your weapons.
I learned that Mr. Guo had
renovated the Yangmingpu airfield.
Could you describe
its configuration?
Captain Chen,
your leadership moves me.
But you will leave
after the battle.
While our village will
suffer any reprisals.
To ensure peace for my village.
I can only try to lay low.
The Japanese,
the Kuomintang, the Communists...
I do not want to
deal with anyone.
I cannot.
Captain Chen,
do not put me in difficulty.
Ziyun, take care of our guest.
Captain Chen, thank
you for coming to see me.
I am honoured to have met you.
Captain Chen...
I am a little tired.
Excuse me.
- Ziyun!
- Yes.
Treat our guest nicely.
Yes.
Let's drink more!
Captain Chen!
Thank you for
lending us your train.
- Captain Guo, don't mention it.
- Cheers!
More!
Go on!
Thank you for your hospitality.
Cheers!
Another!
What are you doing here?
Go to the entrance instead.
Come on.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Master, the Japanese!
Hello.
You...
Let's go.
I came today for three reasons.
Firs, Mr. Guo,
you are someone well
respected in the region.
We also know you
have studied in Japan.
Therefore you are our friend.
So I came to show
you my respects.
Secondly
I'd like you to accept
the post of governor.
And finally,
your son has left the Army of Jin-Sui
And retired to his hometown
with arm and ammunition.
We would like him to
joino ur security forces
to ensure peace in the region.
I...
I do not require an
immediate response from you
I am leaving now.
My respects.
Left turn!
Quick march!
Mr. Guo.
In order to beat the
Japanese, I was insentitive.
Excuse me. Bye.
So long.
Sir.
leave the village
as soon as possible.
Father, we have a problem.
A big problem.
Chen Xilian took all our
arms and ammunition.
Grab it!
- Is it enough?
- No.
You want more?
Captain Chen!
Captain Chen!
- You're back?
- On behalf of my father.
Is he OK?
He went to Taiyuan.
Thank your father for me.
Captain!
Lieutenant.
- Lieutenant!
- What?
What did Guo give the Captain?
He looks happy.
- A sentimental letter.
- A sentimental letter?
Those who are educated love it.
What is a sentimental letter?
It is a lover letter.
You understand nothing.
A love letter?
Secretary!
Advisor!
Come here!
OK.
Chen, what's up?
The plan of the airfield.
Look!
It's weird.
It does not look
like what we saw.
This is the Yanxishan airfield
renovation plan a few years ago.
The Japanese must have
redeveloped the airfield since.
Chen,
otherwise...
They have already been alerted.
We attack tonight
before they are ready.
OK.
OK.
The 3rd Battalion will come
whit me to attack the airfield.
The 1st Battalion will
attack reinforcements.
The 2nd Battalion will position
itself at the south of Sulongkou.
You take the lead.
The 4th and 7th Company will
destroy the roads to Yangmingpu,
stop the Japanese army
and protect the 3rd Battalion.
You take the lead.
Ok.
The mortars will sit at
the south of Hutuo River
and provide reinforcement
for the 4th and 7th Company.
Chen!
Let me attack.
You do not trust me?
- I'm afraid...
- Let me attack.
Captain!
Our men are ready.
When we have
launched the attack,
hold the enemy at
Wangtongpu for 90 minutes.
As long as live,
the Japanese will not pass Wangtongpu.
You have to stay alive.
Right turn!
Forward!
Captain, the suicide
squad is ready.
- Do you have brothers?
- one.
- You still have your mother?
- Yes.
- Leave the ranks.
- Why?
To your mother.
Leave the ranks!
Leave the ranks.
Leave the ranks.
Captain!
I still have a brother.
It's true.
You do not know
everything about me.
Join the ranks.
Yes.
Good.
Let's go.
See you later.
Captain, I'm coming with you.
I'll take pictures of
you killing the enemy.
But you can't enter the airfield. Stay
with the secretary at the command post.
Yes!
Right turn!
Forward!
Captain Chen!
Where is Guo?
This is no fun!
Liar!
You have a brother?
Keep quiet.
Captain...
If I die, please take
care of my mother.
Let's attack.
Liu told me
there are Japanese
soldiers in the aircraft.
Attack!
Come on!
The gun!
Zhao Dali!
Get to the nest!
Attack!
Lieutenant!
Zhao needs help!
Hurry!
Captain!
Tanks!
Come with me!
Take cover!
Beware of gas!
That armour protecs Building 1!
Swing the barrels
of gasoline at them.
Fire!
Do not let them
approach the planes!
Captain!
Come!
Go!
You want to die?
Stay here.
I'll come and pick you up.
All right?
Guniang!
Guniang!
Are you all right?
The 3rd Company will
assist Litenant Zhao.
Blow the plane.
The rest follow me.
Where are they all coming from?
Push the tank!
Captain!
Blow the plane!
Don't worry about me!
Lieutenant, I will.
Tietou!
Reporter Guo...
Guniang!
Guniang!
Reporter Guo...
Guniang!
What is a love letter?
Guniang!
Liu...
You were right.
Planes...
are not made of iron.
Lieutenant!
Captain!
I got three.
Zhao Dali!
Captain!
Shit!
Cover the captain!
Captain!
Captain Chen!
Captain!
On october 19th, 1937
led by Captain Chen Xilian,
the 769th Regiment of the 129th
Division of the Army of the 8th Route
attacked the Japanese airfield at
Yangmingbao in Shanxi Province.
24 Japanese planes were destroyed
and 160 enemy soldiers were killed.
During the attack, Lieutenant Zhao
and 3 soldiers died for the country.
The victory at the Yangmingbao airfield
strongly bolstered the Xinkou Battle.
It was another great success for our
army after the huge victory at Pingxinguan.
It broke the legendary invincibility
of the Japanese Army again.
It was a huge inspiration for
the army and the Chinese people.
to the 80th anniversary
of the People's
Liberation Army of China
Get out of the way
- Who are you?
- The Army of the 8th Route.
- this train is requisitioned.
- It's ours.
What do you want?
This is our train.
Who are you?
We are going south to
eliminate the japanese demons.
We are taking this train
We are going north
to fight the demons
You are not taking it.
Really?
Come to Xinkou
The north is
controlled by the enemy
You want to defect?
Not at all!
We will fight!
With your old guns?
Not a chance!
Move over!
Catch Him!
Stop!
Stop, you hear me?
Stop!
You too!
Stop!
- What's going on?
- They want our train.
They insult us.
Regroup!
You hear me?
Regroup!
Tie him up!
Captain, get on the train.
Captain.
I am the captain of the 114th
Regiment of the 7th army of Jin-Sui.
I've been sent to Xinkou
We need this train.
Chen Xilian, captain
of 769th Regiment
of the 129 Division
of the 8th Route Army
I've been sent to the north.
The Battle front is the
south and you go the north?
OK. You can take that train
What? They're taking the train?
Captain!
What an idiot!
You will all die!
Thank you for saving me.
I'm doing a story about the 129th
Division of the 8th Route Army
Can I see General Lui Bocheng?
Who are you?
Guo Xiaojuan, reporter
for Central Daily News
-This is letter of introduction.
- Central Daily News?
It is a Conservative newspaper
that has criticised us before
Hold your hats
General Lui has
told us about this
He has left for a few days.
Nobody knows where he is.
Then I'll follow you
Here are my pictures of the
battle front at Pingxingguan.
But I did not get any
images of combat.
All right
Stay with us.
-Lieutenant Zhao!
-Yes, capatain!
She will now follow you.
You are responsible for her safety.
What?
Forward!
Captain Cheng?
Captain Chen where are we going?
- Yanmenguan.
- Yanmenguan?
Then we're moving
away from the battle front?
No wonder people said
you were trying to flee
I think you are...
In the countryside, we
know that chicks do not piss.
We have our own way.
Chen.
we no longer have the train
And the Japanese are controlling
Highway Zhengding-Taiyuan
We are supposed to arrive at
Yanmenguan before the 25th
We'll never do that.
Speed up. It must be done.
Zhao Dali!
Talking a stroll?
Help her walk!
I suggested it, but she refused.
Help her!
Go!
Leave me alone
Accept their help.
I do not need help
We have to be on time.
You're slowing us down!
It depends where you're going.
If it is to Xinkou, where the
Japanese and the battle front are.
I'll make it even if I crawl.
We have our mission.
Chicks do not piss.
Captain, I don't want
to take care of her.
- I'll take care of her.
- I am not with anyone!
Throw her into the trench!
You...
You are undermining
the unity of the front.
Tietou!
Go and fetch a stretcher.
Carry her!
Aren't we supposed to
throw her into the trench?
Enemy planes!
Hurry!
They're worse than flies!
They're sticking us in the ass.
- Besides fleeing, what are you doing?
- Avoiding giving you a bath.
I'd prefer a bath!
Captain, I didn't do it on purpose.
Don't you dare!
Captain!
Captain!
Can I stop carrying it?
Hurry!
Hurry!
Bunch of bastards!
We have no transmitter.
We' ve become deaf and mute.
Advisor, are we
far from Yixiantian?
Not at all.
The 1st Batalion...
go to Yixiantian by road.
You will be exposed
to enemy fire.
They will come.
1st and 2nd companies, move ahead.
The 3rd with me.
Follow me.
Hurry!
Hurry!
Where are these soldiers?
They have guts.
I'm going to have fun.
Go! Climb the hill!
Don't linger!
Why are these
planes so large today?
True
They are larger than the
ones we saw at the station
They come in different sizes?
Of course, you idiot!
There are sparrows and eagles.
Eagles are large.
Sparrows are small.
They snore louder than the
planes we saw two days ago.
They make me deaf.
It's not so loud.
You're kidding!
Look!
They're disappearing over there.
A few days ago,
they were flying high.
Today they are closer.
So they make more noise.
It's that simple!
Advisor.
Starting from tomorrow, we will rest
during the daytime and walk at night.
Very good.
This way we'll
avoid enemy aircraft.
Without a transmitter, we have
no contact with the command post.
The route to Xinkou is before us.
The enemy is there.
Captain Chen!
Captain Chen.
You're going further
from the battle front?
It was done by those planes.
Is that your theory?
You know how to kill a pig?
By the throat or the back,
it's your choice.
Captain.
Keep practising until you
can shoot down a plane
Yes!
Where's your sergeant?
There.
Being monitored.
You know what a plane is?
You cannot shoot it down.
You don't know anything.
The captain said I could.
Bravo!
You're being punished
on your own for desertion!
You admit your wrongdoings?
You're not talking to me?
Captain!
I've been going out out for years.
We went to my house.
I went to see my mother.
I have not defected.
- Why didn't you ask for permission'
- You'd never have agreed!
So you quietly deserted?
A veteran of the Long March?
And you're ridiculed at the station!
You're really good for nothing!
How is your mother?
Very well
I have a mission?
How do you Know?
Or you'll forgive me?
So?
Tell me.
The nest of enemy
Planes is around the corner.
The airfield?
Work it out yourself.
Find its exact location.
- Ok.
- Go ahead.
Be discreet.
Of course.
Feidao!
Come here.
Captain!
How's Guo?
She has a fever.
I gave her a blanket.
- Where is she?
- She's lying there.
She has a high fever.
I'm cold.
Go and get the nurse.
- Zhao Dali!
- Captain...
Speak!
You touched her face.
- I know.
-You touched her!
It is a skull.
The skull of a woman!
The skull of a friend of the army.
Give her a bowl of hot soup.
You have forbidden us from
lighting a fire to avoid being a target.
You are stubborn!
Find a solution.
Go!
The skull?
We have finally found it.
I counted.
There are 17 aircraft in all.
Are you sure?
Trus me
I've been here for 24 hours.
There are no more.
Captain!
It's dangerous!
Thank you!
The captain told me to bring it.
Why do we sleep during
the daytime and walk at night?
To avoid being
seen by the enemy.
I can understand.
You are too poorly equipped.
You miss the experience of combat.
If the enemy sees you.
You will all be killed.
We are not afraid to die.
How old is he, your captain?
Two years older than me.
He's a really tough guy
I have a question
- What are the planes made of'
- Iron.
And they can fly
Touch them at the airfield.
You'll see.
The Army of Jin-Sui
said you wanted to defect.
I do not believe it.
You want to preserve
your strength right?
Can a hunter perservere his
strength in a den of wolves?
Are you a hunter?
It's hard to tell.
20, 21
22, 23
Captain!
There are 24 aircraft.
But we do not know
if there is other firepower.
Isn't that Feidao?
Yes!
This land is mined.
Tonight...
try to enter through the back.
if you cannot do it,
then come back.
Do not use a gun.
Do not alert them.
Sergeant...
can we see what the
planes are made of?
When we get there,
you can touch them.
Who are you?
I'm going to cut the wings off!
Who is it?
Attention.
He is a certainly not alone.
Look for his accomplices!
Search!
Let's go.
That night, a commando
was introduced into the airfield.
They drew their sword,
But they left
without firing a shot.
Tonight
a commando was
introduced into the airfield.
They drew their sword.
but they left
without firing a shot.
Sir...
there are no
Chinese troops here.
They were probably civilians.
Or...
they were thieves
looting from the airport?
We do not need to go
through Yanmenguan.
Where, then?
Where do the
Japanese fear an attack?
The Zhengding Taiyuan Road?
Closer.
Think again.
Report!
Captain!
We went to the airfield.
But we were surprised.
The Japanese sleep in
the bellies of the planes
They are fighting in Xinkou
and you're sleeping here.
Do you know what that's called?
Fleeing the battle!
It is a misunderstanding
I want to see the captain.
Report!
Come in!
Adviser,
telegram from the command post.
- The transmitter was broken, right?
-It has been repaired.
We have tried our best.
You can receive telegrams
but not send them.
They ask about our situation
and why we didn't reply.
Read it.
"On 16th at 2:00 a.m.
Japanese planes bombed our base"
"The fight was very intense.
We lost many men
in our army"
Four officers died.
That's terrible.
General asks,
"Where is the 769th Regimen?
"What is Chen Xilian going to do?"
What do I want to do?
I will bomb the airfield
an destroy all their planes!
- Guo wants to see you.
- No way!
Captain!
A convoy of armoured
enemies have left Yangmingpu
and entered the airfield.
ADVANCE STEP BY STEP
TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING
Captain, what should we do?
Count the enemy at Yangmingpu,
Daixian and Guoxiang.
Also...
locate their explosives.
Got it.
Captain, what is my mission?
Tomorrow at 9:00 am,
you will hide here with a company
Their supply convoys
will go through here.
You hide here,
steal their food and leave.
Finally some action!
Do it quickly and well!
Yes!
Chen!
- You wanted to see me?
- I want your opinion.
Well, I'll give it.
Chen, I have thought about it.
We should follow our original plan.
Obey the command post
and go to Yanmenguan.
The orders of General Liu
are to reach Yanmenguan
before the 25th.
And prevent the enemy from
sending reinforcements to Xinkou.
We have already lost two days.
We disobeyed orders.
According to our information,
the airfield is very secure.
Around the airfield, near
Yangmingpu, Daixian and Gouxiang.
there are elite
Japanese soldiers.
As for our 3,000 men,
they are armed
with old shotguns.
swords and spears.
Chen...
you don't break stones with eggs.
On the other hand,
our men are survivors
from the Long March.
They are the
jewels of the Party.
We cannot sacrifice them
and make them martyrs.
Reportedly
the airfield is located
20 km from Yangmingpu.
between the villages of
Banzhengpu and Xiaorujie.
The are mountains on three sides.
To the south is the Hutuo River.
The Japanese have
enhanced security.
Their headquarters are
based in Yangmingpu.
With soldiers in
Guoxiang and Daixian,
there are 9,000 men
They can get to
the airfield quickly
for now, we do not know much
about the equipment
and men at the airfield.
How long does it take for them to
get from Yangmingpu to the airfield?
one hour.
Otherwise, you can shoot
one or two aircraft in Dongshan
and later send them shells.
The scope is so short that we
wouldn't even reach Dongshan.
And even if it works, we
have only seven rouns.
I say, let's fight!
You have decided?
Let's go.
Comrades...
their planes
threaten us every day.
Up in the air we can
do nothing against them.
But now...
we've found their nest.
it is a godsend.
True, our equipent
is worse than theirs.
But we are Chinese soldiers
of the Army of the 8th Route.
If we have a good plan,
We can destroy their planes
before their reinforcements arrive
This is the best help
we can bring to Xinkou.
General Liu would
have done the same.
If I must die in Yangmingpu
I am proud.
Let's go!
Let's go!
Get in!
Hurry!
Lieutnant!
He died of fear.
Sir,
this was not the official army.
but he was a trained commando.
However given the sockets
which were found on site,
they are poorly armed.
You're sure he was a
Chinese commando?
-They have stolen the food?
- Yes, apparently
This road that leads
to Xinkuo is vital.
The slightes error on
our part would be fatal.
Do not repeat the
disaster at Pingxingguan.
Yes, of course.
Sir,
the unit guarding the airfield
should carry out patrols on the road.
I agree.
Send the following order:
Find these people immediately.
Yes.
Captain Chen!
Captain, I wrote an article.
Please give me your opinion.
I am an eagle without wings?
Most of the time the
eagle does not fly in the sky
it stands on the cliff.
He looks at the sky in silence.
Who knows what he thinks?
But you think about him.
It's very poetic.
But what has it got to do with me?
There is a foreign proverb which says:
"The eagle that flies highest
does not count on its wings
but on its faith"
It's you.
I like eagles.
You like eagles?
I will catch one for
you after the war.
It is a colleague.
It is not dangerous.
Is it a reconnaissance plane?
It keeps turning.
They have noticed.
Perfect!
Let's have some fun
Fun?
You're going to tease
them at Yangmingpu
To confuse them?
-Right.
This is our especialty.
- Be careful.
- Yes
- I'll go with him.
- Stay here.
- What do I do?
- You're going fishing.
Hutuo River is a natural barrier.
They will never think
were can enter there.
You see the grass there?
The water is not deep there.
But the mud may be deeper.
I prefer it not to be deep.
Go ahead and inspect
the bottom of the water.
What are you doing here?
I just take pictures.
It's dangerous Stay here.
What are you doing?
I'm fishing.
Go ahead.
What are you waiting for?
Captain...
What is he doing?
Army supplies are poor.
Many soldiers
wear only trousers.
He's not wearing underwear?
I wont photograph your buttocks.
No. Captain...
Otherwise, I will.
Well, let her
photograph my buttocks.
We are not afraid to die.
We may well show our butts.
Take photos!
You're going to fish here.
I'll go a little higher.
Do not alert them.
OK.
Tietou!
Protect the captain.
It's hot.
I want a good bath.
You certainly smell bad!
You have a beatuiful face,
but frankly...
Surely there are fish.
And perhaps ducks.
We could catch
them and roast them.
Good idea!
Look over there!
Captain!
We walked along the river.
We didn't find anything.
- Captain!
- Zhao!
Zhao!
You're back!
Dali!
I thought you were dead!
You...
You saw they shot a me.
So I dived under.
When I came back up, there were
three Japanese men in the water.
I immediately spotted
their guns on the shore.
Captain!
I bring you three good guns.
Zhao Dali, listen to me.
I don't even care if you
bring me three planes!
What's happening?
Hello...
Yes.
Understood.
Strangers have attacked
the camp entrance.
The portal has been destroyed
and there are people dead
It's that damm commando.
- Did you catch them?
- They have disappeared.
What do they want from us?
Whoever they are,
Whatever their purpose,
do not let them aproach
the airfield or the road.
Search within a radius of
50 km. around the airport
and the road.
Find them and kill them all.
Yes!
The Japanese are bastards!
They do not find us and
then they kill civilians.
Captain.
These bastards...
I will fight until the end!
We're going to Yanmenguan!
- And the airfield?
- We are not fighting!
Forward!
Wang! Take the trail with
the 1st and 2nd Company.
The 3rd Company take the
road to Yixiantian with me.
We're going to show ourselves.
Captain,
Guo has disappeared.
Find her!
We have already
looked everywhere.
Hurry!
Hurry!
Here's the news.
Two Chinese companies are
moving towards Yanmenguan.
One is running along the
mountains, the other is taking the road.
Should we continue
or ignore them?
They must be decimated!
We will decimate them!
Our primary mission is to
defend the road and airfield.
Another company will be
responsible for removing them.
Captain, have you
bribed the Japanese?
Instead of attacking us,
their planes have scorted us!
You should learn from me.
Captain!
- Captain!
- So?
The son of Guo was indeed a
captain in the Army of Jin-Sui
He returned with his arms
when his regiment was disbanded.
And hs father participed in the
renovation of the Yangmingpu airfield.
I want to see the old Guo.
We are not going to Yanmenguan?
What do you think?
Stop!
Turn around!
Go to Sulongkou by the trails!
Why are we turning back?
It's a ruse.
Turn around.
Run!
Turn around.
Go to Sulongkou!
Captain Chen wants to see Mr Guo.
- Prepare our men.
- It's done.
We follow the plan.
Please enter.
- We have already met.
- At the Daniu Station.
We met there.
Captain Chen!
Glad to see you!
There.
Welcome to my house.
Here is my father, my brother.
It is Captain Chen Xilian of
the Army of the 8th Route.
Nice to meet you!
Hello, Mr Guo.
You are in mourning.
My mother was killed
on the road toTaiyuan
By Japanese bombs.
Ziyun, offer a seat to our guest.
Sit.
Take a cigarrete.
They are not bad.
Very good!
What is the
purpose of your visit?
I am seeking your help
to fight the Japanese
and stop their arrogance.
Captain, your intention
is commendable.
But under fire,
it is civilians who pay.
I'll be frank.
You refuse to fight.
But your wife has
not been spared.
I thought like you.
But if the Central Army
and the Jin-Sui Army failed...
with your army so
poorly equipped...
That's why I've come here,
to borrow your weapons.
I learned that Mr. Guo had
renovated the Yangmingpu airfield.
Could you describe
its configuration?
Captain Chen,
your leadership moves me.
But you will leave
after the battle.
While our village will
suffer any reprisals.
To ensure peace for my village.
I can only try to lay low.
The Japanese,
the Kuomintang, the Communists...
I do not want to
deal with anyone.
I cannot.
Captain Chen,
do not put me in difficulty.
Ziyun, take care of our guest.
Captain Chen, thank
you for coming to see me.
I am honoured to have met you.
Captain Chen...
I am a little tired.
Excuse me.
- Ziyun!
- Yes.
Treat our guest nicely.
Yes.
Let's drink more!
Captain Chen!
Thank you for
lending us your train.
- Captain Guo, don't mention it.
- Cheers!
More!
Go on!
Thank you for your hospitality.
Cheers!
Another!
What are you doing here?
Go to the entrance instead.
Come on.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Master, the Japanese!
Hello.
You...
Let's go.
I came today for three reasons.
Firs, Mr. Guo,
you are someone well
respected in the region.
We also know you
have studied in Japan.
Therefore you are our friend.
So I came to show
you my respects.
Secondly
I'd like you to accept
the post of governor.
And finally,
your son has left the Army of Jin-Sui
And retired to his hometown
with arm and ammunition.
We would like him to
joino ur security forces
to ensure peace in the region.
I...
I do not require an
immediate response from you
I am leaving now.
My respects.
Left turn!
Quick march!
Mr. Guo.
In order to beat the
Japanese, I was insentitive.
Excuse me. Bye.
So long.
Sir.
leave the village
as soon as possible.
Father, we have a problem.
A big problem.
Chen Xilian took all our
arms and ammunition.
Grab it!
- Is it enough?
- No.
You want more?
Captain Chen!
Captain Chen!
- You're back?
- On behalf of my father.
Is he OK?
He went to Taiyuan.
Thank your father for me.
Captain!
Lieutenant.
- Lieutenant!
- What?
What did Guo give the Captain?
He looks happy.
- A sentimental letter.
- A sentimental letter?
Those who are educated love it.
What is a sentimental letter?
It is a lover letter.
You understand nothing.
A love letter?
Secretary!
Advisor!
Come here!
OK.
Chen, what's up?
The plan of the airfield.
Look!
It's weird.
It does not look
like what we saw.
This is the Yanxishan airfield
renovation plan a few years ago.
The Japanese must have
redeveloped the airfield since.
Chen,
otherwise...
They have already been alerted.
We attack tonight
before they are ready.
OK.
OK.
The 3rd Battalion will come
whit me to attack the airfield.
The 1st Battalion will
attack reinforcements.
The 2nd Battalion will position
itself at the south of Sulongkou.
You take the lead.
The 4th and 7th Company will
destroy the roads to Yangmingpu,
stop the Japanese army
and protect the 3rd Battalion.
You take the lead.
Ok.
The mortars will sit at
the south of Hutuo River
and provide reinforcement
for the 4th and 7th Company.
Chen!
Let me attack.
You do not trust me?
- I'm afraid...
- Let me attack.
Captain!
Our men are ready.
When we have
launched the attack,
hold the enemy at
Wangtongpu for 90 minutes.
As long as live,
the Japanese will not pass Wangtongpu.
You have to stay alive.
Right turn!
Forward!
Captain, the suicide
squad is ready.
- Do you have brothers?
- one.
- You still have your mother?
- Yes.
- Leave the ranks.
- Why?
To your mother.
Leave the ranks!
Leave the ranks.
Leave the ranks.
Captain!
I still have a brother.
It's true.
You do not know
everything about me.
Join the ranks.
Yes.
Good.
Let's go.
See you later.
Captain, I'm coming with you.
I'll take pictures of
you killing the enemy.
But you can't enter the airfield. Stay
with the secretary at the command post.
Yes!
Right turn!
Forward!
Captain Chen!
Where is Guo?
This is no fun!
Liar!
You have a brother?
Keep quiet.
Captain...
If I die, please take
care of my mother.
Let's attack.
Liu told me
there are Japanese
soldiers in the aircraft.
Attack!
Come on!
The gun!
Zhao Dali!
Get to the nest!
Attack!
Lieutenant!
Zhao needs help!
Hurry!
Captain!
Tanks!
Come with me!
Take cover!
Beware of gas!
That armour protecs Building 1!
Swing the barrels
of gasoline at them.
Fire!
Do not let them
approach the planes!
Captain!
Come!
Go!
You want to die?
Stay here.
I'll come and pick you up.
All right?
Guniang!
Guniang!
Are you all right?
The 3rd Company will
assist Litenant Zhao.
Blow the plane.
The rest follow me.
Where are they all coming from?
Push the tank!
Captain!
Blow the plane!
Don't worry about me!
Lieutenant, I will.
Tietou!
Reporter Guo...
Guniang!
Guniang!
Reporter Guo...
Guniang!
What is a love letter?
Guniang!
Liu...
You were right.
Planes...
are not made of iron.
Lieutenant!
Captain!
I got three.
Zhao Dali!
Captain!
Shit!
Cover the captain!
Captain!
Captain Chen!
Captain!
On october 19th, 1937
led by Captain Chen Xilian,
the 769th Regiment of the 129th
Division of the Army of the 8th Route
attacked the Japanese airfield at
Yangmingbao in Shanxi Province.
24 Japanese planes were destroyed
and 160 enemy soldiers were killed.
During the attack, Lieutenant Zhao
and 3 soldiers died for the country.
The victory at the Yangmingbao airfield
strongly bolstered the Xinkou Battle.
It was another great success for our
army after the huge victory at Pingxinguan.
It broke the legendary invincibility
of the Japanese Army again.
It was a huge inspiration for
the army and the Chinese people.