In early 20th century China, a nation in turmoil is torn apart by warring factions and widespread famine, as recent reforms have only exacerbated the crisis. The Qing Dynasty, led by a seven-year-old emperor and his tyrannical mother, Empress Dowager Longyu, has ruled unchecked for 250 years, growing increasingly disconnected from the suffering of their people. Huang Xing, a scholar who has studied modern warfare in Japan, feels compelled to take up arms to save his country from collapse.
1911
The film tells the story of the Republic of China's birth, as nationalist forces led by Sun Yat-sen successfully overthrow the Qing Dynasty, marking a pivotal moment in Chinese history.
