Before Dawn
In 1935, the Communist Party's underground organization in Shanghai was severely damaged by Kuomintang agents, and the top-secret files were in great danger.Underground Party members Xu Feng and Li Jing were entrusted with a crucial mission.They engaged in a life-and-death struggle with traitors and agents, and faced the hatred of former brothers turning against them.
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In 1935, the Communist Party's underground organization in Shanghai was severely damaged by Kuomintang agents, and the top-secret files were in great danger. Underground Party members Xu Feng and Li Jing were entrusted with a crucial mission. They engaged in a life-and-death struggle with traitors and agents, and faced the hatred of former brothers turning against them. After numerous sacrifices and tests, they finally retrieved the top-secret files and completed their revolutionary mission.
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- Release date
- Apr 23, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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- Language
- Mandarin
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