Hands Up!
Old peasant Guo, a man of simple wit and unexpected cunning, finds himself the unlikely guardian of a precious artifact—an ancient Chinese seal—coveted by invading Japanese troops. When the enemy descends upon his village, his path crosses with a band of student patriots hiding something equally vital: knowledge and national spirit. Their frantic escape from a punitive squadron spirals into a riotous series of traps, makeshift ambushes, and slapstick chaos, where the greatest weapons against samurai steel prove to be rustic ingenuity and a profoundly stubborn donkey.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 举起手来！ |
| Year | 2005 |
| Country | China |
| Genre | History, Comedy, War |
| Director | Feng Xiaoning |
| Runtime | 87 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.2/10 (24 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film walks a tightrope between folk comedy and guerrilla myth, transforming a tragic historical backdrop into a stage for absurdist carnival. Every pot, pumpkin, and chicken becomes a potential threat to the invader, with patriotism expressed not through grand speeches, but through the ingenious mischief of common folk.
What lingers after the credits is the feeling of a cathartic, almost mischievous release—a reminder that resilience can wear the face of laughter. It’s a slapstick folktale of defiance, where victory belongs to the clever and the stubbornly lucky. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Feng Xiaoning
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Sun-drenched village chaos, dusty paths ringing with the laughter of patriotic slapstick.
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