The Flowers of War (2011)

The Flowers of War 2011 / 金陵十三钗 2011 / Nanjing Heroes , 13 Flowers of Nanjing , Jin Ling Shi San Chai , Gam Ling Saam Sap Chaai , 金陵十三釵

In 1937 China, during the second Sino-Japanese war, a mortician, John arrives at a Catholic church in Nanjing to prepare a priest for burial. Upon arrival he finds himself the lone adult among a group of convent girl students and prostitutes from a nearby brothel. When he finds himself in the unwanted position of protector of both groups from the horrors of the invading Japanese army, he discovers the meaning of sacrifice and honor. ~~ A co-production with Hong Kong.