Patriotic film was produced to celebrate the 70th anniversary of China’s entry into the Korean War.Local war epic Sacrifice topped the box office on its opening weekend (October 23-25) in China, according to figures from theatrical consultancy Artisan Gateway, grossing $53m in three days.Produced to celebrate the 70th anniversary of China’s entry into the Korean War (1950-53), the film focuses on the attempts of Chinese soldiers attempting to repair a bridge while under constant bombardment from US artillery and planes.The film is co-directed by three of China’s biggest commercial filmmakers – Frant Gwo (The Wandering Earth
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