The Lost Soldier

This Film is based on True Story of how Chinese Nationalist aided American Service men during WWII from the Japanese. Jack (Emile Hirsch) stars as an American pilot shot down after a bombing mission over Tokyo. The control tower at airport in China where they were to land makes Timing mistake and turns off runway lights . He and his crew parachute from the disabled plane and then Jack is rescued by a Young widowed Chinese woman and her daughter. His crew are captured by the Japs after a frantic search of the island led by their ruthless Captain. The story is simple but very heartfelt and dramatic. Good vs Evil. Wish had saw at Theatre, but found on Showtime Family. Nice production values. I would watch again and elaborate further but don't want to spoil it , so give it a look yourself.

While the box office is overrun by superhero films, it's refreshing to see a film that grounds itself more directly in humanity. "The Chinese Widow" is a beautifully shot, often endearing film that features particularly strong performances by Yifei Liu and Fangcong Li. It is a moving story that deals with incredible sacrifice and one that may bring the viewer to question their definition of heroism. If you want to see something more profound than a run-of-the-mill blockbuster, "The Chinese Widow" is definitely worth a watch.

The war was brutal. Civilians were involved, and people died without any words, making the war even more brutal. I think Bille August told the story in a calm style. In this movie, you can see the poor but stable rural life (before the soldiers came). Jack and Ying didn't have the same language, and caused some conflicts, but finally they understood each other by gestures and emotions. I was deeply sad when I saw the ending. :(

When you can't wait for a movie to end you know it is really bad. The acting, story, photography, action, casting, and everything associated with filmmaking was below par. In short, this film should not have been made.

Based on true facts, it is a very reasonable film, but despite the romantic and dramatic plot, it is too documental.

I recommend it for its historical value.