To Liberate Shanghai

The film follows the East China Field Army as it prepares to encircle Shanghai and confront Commander Tang Yunfu's KMT garrison. With a force of 300,000, tensions escalate as Commander Fang and Commissar Zhang implement a tactical maneuver to liberate the city while minimizing destruction.

The narrative centers on the underground leader Lin Fan, who assists the troops in their efforts to seize critical areas south of the Suzhou River. As the KMT retreats to the north bank, street fighting intensifies, leading to a dramatic climax where the remaining defenders are overwhelmed and surrender. This depiction of military conflict and strategy offers insight into the historical context surrounding Shanghai's liberation.