The Resistance
“In a time of war, when an invasion turns to genocide, a peasant girl must choose between death or The Resistance”
Synopsis
In 1937, Japan began their invasion of China by murdering over 300,000 people in the capital of Nanjing. The atrocities committed against women and their daughters are especially barbaric. One of them is Xiaoyun, a peasant girl who fights with the Chinese resistance group. On her way to freedom she must fight against Japanese soldiers, ninjas, a killer geisha, Nazis, and the evil General of the Japanese imperial army.
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Resistance 2011 Chinese Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival 2012
Festival / Special Debut
November 10, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peng Zhang Li
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Timmins, Peng Zhang Li
- Original Title
- The Resistance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- 1Tentertainment, Xenon Pictures, Ningxia Film Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peng Zhang Li
Scott Timmins, Peng Zhang Li
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Timmins
Screenplay
Peng Zhang Li
Director
Peng Zhang Li
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Resistance
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What is The Resistance about?
In 1937, Japan began their invasion of China by murdering over 300,000 people in the capital of Nanjing. The atrocities committed against women and their daughters are especially barbaric. One of them is Xiaoyun, a peasant girl who fights with the Chinese resistance group. On her way to freedom she must fight against Japanese soldiers, ninjas, a killer geisha, Nazis, and the evil General of the Japanese imperial army.
Who directed The Resistance?
The Resistance was directed by Peng Zhang Li.
Who stars in The Resistance?
The principal cast of The Resistance includes Sang Hu, Jeremy Marr Williams, Zhao Jun Long, Johan Karlberg, Wang Yin.
When was The Resistance released and how long is it?
The Resistance was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.