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Back to 1942

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2012 · 145 min War Drama
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

In 1942, Henan Province was devastated by one of the most tragic famines in modern Chinese history, resulting in the deaths of at least three million men, women and children. Although the primary cause of the famine was a severe drought, it was exacerbated by locusts, windstorms, earthquakes, epidemic disease and the corruption of the ruling Kuomintang government.

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Original Title 一九四二
Year 2012
Country China, Hong Kong
Genre War, Drama
Director Feng Xiaogang
Runtime 145 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (84 votes)

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The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Feng Xiaogang

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