Shajiabang

The film takes place in Shajiabang, a town located by Lake Yangcheng in Jiangsu Province. After its liberation by the New Fourth Army, it becomes a strategic center for guerrilla activities against Japanese forces. The narrative focuses on Guo Jianguang, a political instructor, along with seventeen sick and wounded soldiers recuperating in the town.

As the Japanese troops attempt to hunt down the New Fourth Army personnel, Guo and his men find refuge in the surrounding marshes. The setting and plot intertwine to highlight the challenges faced by the characters during this tumultuous period. Collectors of war films or historical dramas may find interest in how this film portrays the struggle and resilience of its protagonists against occupying forces.