The Children of Huang Shi 2008

Overview

The Children of Huang Shi is a 2008 drama and war film directed as a co-production between Germany, China, and Australia. The story centers on a young British journalist named George Hogg who finds himself in China during the Japanese occupation in 1937. While reporting on the conflict, Hogg is captured by Japanese forces and faces the threat of execution. He is rescued by a guerrilla leader named Jack, but due to severe injuries, he is unable to return home and remains in the town of Huang Shi. During his stay, Hogg encounters a group of sixty orphaned children who have been devastated by the war. With the assistance of a courageous Australian nurse, Hogg works to save the children and protect them from the ongoing violence. The film features performances by Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Chow Yun-fat, and Radha Mitchell. The production team included screenwriter James McManus, cinematographer Zhao Xiaoding, and composer David Hirschfelder. The film has a runtime of 124 minutes and was released in the United States on July 3, 2008.