In autumn 1948, during the Huaihai Campaign, Xie Yanfei, a reconnaissance chief, infiltrated Hekou City with driver Xiao Wang, using Lou A’mei as cover. Discovering the local Party organization was compromised, he sought his childhood sweetheart, Xia Cailian, who had joined the enemy’s service corps. They met secretly at Lou A’mei’s, but the enemy grew suspicious. After a firefight, Xie was wounded, and Xiao sacrificed himself. Xie escaped into a lake and was rescued by Xia Cailian, who recognized him as her former lover. Despite their past, Xie maintained secrecy and left without revealing their identities.
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Zhu Wenshun Director · Ruiqi Zhao Director
First release June 1, 1984 · Produced in China · Original title 拂晓的爆炸
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长春电影制片厂
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Original title
拂晓的爆炸
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Chinese
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Chinese
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China · June 1, 1984
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