A true story about the devastating 1942 famine in Hunan province during the Second Sino-Japanese war, told through the perspectives of reporters, generals, politicians, and real families who were forced to take drastic measures to survive. The Chinese Nationalist government's handling of the crisis is criticized for being overwhelmed by war efforts and corruption, leading to a massive exodus of millions of people. The film is based on Liu Zhenyun's novel "Remembering 1942", which tells the poignant story of his family's survival, including heroism, self-sacrifice, and terrible misfortune.
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A devastating drought ravages Henan province in central China, exacerbating the region's already dire situation as it struggles to cope with the effects of war with Japan in 1942.
