Ever caught yourself scrolling through movie trailers on your phone and stumbled upon a title that demands more than just a click? Meet Dead to Rights – the Chinese mainland film that topped box-office charts this summer and shook up how we think about history. 🎬🔥
For many young viewers, this was the first on-screen encounter with the Nanjing Massacre, one of the darkest chapters of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Even after 80+ years, the echoes of that trauma still shape China's national identity and remind us why remembering the past matters. 🕯️
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the World Anti-Fascist War victories. On September 3, China plans a grand military parade to honour these milestones. But beyond the marches and medals, films like Dead to Rights bring personal stories to life, making history feel less distant and more urgent.
Why should we, especially young South and Southeast Asians, care? Because understanding history helps us build empathy and stand against injustice everywhere. Whether you're streaming on your commute or chatting in a group chat about the latest release, films like this spark conversations that matter. 💬🌏
So next time you pick up your phone, give Dead to Rights a watch. It’s more than a movie – it’s a reminder that some stories, no matter how old, still have the power to move us today. ❤️
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'Dead to Rights:' Why we should not forget the Nanjing Massacre
cgtn.com
