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Dunhuang Warriors (2026)

During a time of unrest in Shazhou, a once-prosperous Tang Dynasty outpost now under Tibetan control, a rebellion led by Zhang Yichao sparks hope for liberation. As the conflict intensifies, a group of unlikely heroes—including a thief, a deserter, and a general’s daughter—unite to fight for their people’s freedom.

Directed byCao Dun

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  1. 01

    The Flying Guillotine

    Strong story similarity

    2019 · 90 min · Action · Adventure · Drama · History · Thriller

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    In the 21st year of Jiajing, Jiajing Emperor superstitions alchemy in order to live forever, and Shuntianfu was surprised to see the girl trapping the killings. Many unsuccessful girls were trapped and opened to take blood, leaving a round of scars on the neck. Rivers and lakes rumored that this wound comes from a very special weapon, blood drops. For a time, people are upset and people are not stable.

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared genre DNA
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  2. 02

    The Ninth Layer

    Strong story similarity

    2026 · 86 min · Action · Adventure · Mystery · Thriller

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    In the north-west of China during the Republic of China era, a mysterious case was discovered in Fengyang Town, Qianzhou. The haunting incidents had everyone on edge, and the strange death of a tomb robber made the already hard-to-distinguish case even more confusing. Two detectives came to investigate the case. From then on, the hunt began with constant twists and turns. The drama of the mantis catching the cicada while the oriole waited behind unfolded one layer after another. No one could tell who the hunter and the prey were until the ninth level.

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  3. 03

    Sweet Home

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    2024 · 94 min · Drama

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    During the Sino-Japanese War, a Chinese couple, Yang Zihan and Liu Yuru, build a new life in Southeast Asia but are drawn into the fight for their homeland. Joining forces with local Chinese communities, they raise funds and take part in anti-Japanese efforts.

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  4. 04

    1921

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    2021 · 138 min · Drama · History · War

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    Tells the story of a Communist Party's early history during the turbulent era, examining the remarkable Chinese revolutionary leaders' zeal and contrition for the ascension of the Chinese people.

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • a principal cast member
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  5. 05

    The Return of the Lame Hero

    Strong story similarity

    2025 · 124 min · Crime · Drama

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    Hiding among the gangsters is like walking on thin ice—can the fiery youth hold onto their original aspirations and prove themselves? As the wheels of time roll on, the gangsters' rampant activities and "spectacles" have faded away. Today's peace and security are our best "proof".

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    • a closely matched era
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  6. 07

    The Sin Trade

    Strong story similarity

    2026 · 98 min · Action · Crime · Mystery

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    In the late 1990s, detective Chi Feng navigates a violent turf war between rival trafficking syndicates to dismantle both criminal groups and rescue a group of abducted women.

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    A Foggy Tale

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    2025 · 134 min · Drama

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    Yue's brother was executed by the government. Determined to bring his body back home, Yue goes to Taipei alone and finds help in Chao Kung-tao, a discharged soldier. Two people with no relations become friends in need, embarking on a journey that could cost them their lives.

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    V

    Strong story similarity

    2026 · 160 min · Crime · Drama

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    In the early 1990s, this city of desire, once a land of opportunity, was plagued by rampant crime and a breakdown of order. Man Tsz-keung, a working-class man desperate to change his fate, meets flight attendant Lok Ka-yuen, and the two team up to rob a large sum of money. This success fuels Man Tsz-keung's madness, pushing him into a deeper power struggle with wealthy businessman Chan Fai-yin. Meanwhile, mainland police officer Qi Honggang and Hong Kong police officer Guan Suchen continue their investigation of Wan Ziqiang, leading to a joint operation between the two police forces, setting the stage for a clash between good and evil. This film is fictional.

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • a closely matched era
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    1911

    Strong story similarity

    2011 · 99 min · Action · Adventure · Drama · History · War

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    China's first President Sun Yat-Sen and military commander Huang Xing lead the revolutionary Wuchang Uprising in a bid to put an end to the reign of the Qing Dynasty.

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