The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death 2024
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SplatThe movie focuses on the battle of Cheolwon, where the 63rd Army of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army (CPVA) was ordered to enter the battlefield of Cheolwon in May 1951, just after a month-long battle, to fight against four divisions of the United Nations Army (UNA). The volunteers fought with bloodshed and finally brought the enemy to the negotiation table.
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as Li Xiang / 李想
as Li Moyin / 李默尹
as Li Xiao / 李晓
as Wu Benzheng / 吴本正
as Sun Xing / 孙醒
as Peng Dehuai / 彭德怀
as Zhao An'nan / 赵安南
as Fu Chongbi / 傅崇碧
as Yang Sandi / 杨三弟
as Zhang Xiaoheng / 张孝恒
Director:
Writer:
Zhang Ke, Lan Xiaolong, Chen Kaige
Stars:
Zhu Yilong, Xin Baiqing, Zhang Zifeng, Zhu Yawen, Arthur Chen, Wang Yanhui, Xiao Yang, Wu Jing, Zhang Youhao, Ou Hao,
Genres:
Drama,War,History
Release Date:
2024 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
144 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
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The Volunteers: The Battle of Life and Death
Directors & Credit Writers
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ZK
LX
CK
Cast
as Li Xiang / 李想
as Li Moyin / 李默尹
as Li Xiao / 李晓
as Wu Benzheng / 吴本正
as Sun Xing / 孙醒
as Peng Dehuai / 彭德怀
as Zhao An'nan / 赵安南
as Fu Chongbi / 傅崇碧
as Yang Sandi / 杨三弟
as Zhang Xiaoheng / 张孝恒
as Cai Changyuan / 蔡长元
as Xie Fang / 解方
as Yang Chuanyu / 杨传玉
as Zhang Yinghui / 张英辉
as Han Xianchu / 韩先楚
as Hong Xuezhi / 洪学智
as Yang Feng'an / 杨凤安
as Deng Hua / 邓华
as Battalion commander Zheng / 郑营长
as Long Daoquan / 龙道权
as Li Tao / 李涛
as Xu Xin / 徐信
as Guard platoon leader / 警卫排长
as Transit station nurse / 转运站护士
as Head of the Recruitment Office / 征兵办负责人
as 1st battalion, company political instructor / 1营·连指导员
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