Set in the government-controlled state of Manchukuo in the 1930s, the plot follows four Communist Party special agents who return to China after receiving training in the Soviet Union. Together they embark on a secret mission named “Utrennya”. After being sold off by a traitor, the team finds themselves surrounded by threats from all sides the moment they parachute into the mission. Will the agents break the deadlock and complete their mission? In the snowy terrain of Manchukuo, the team will be tested to the limit.
Curiosities:
The feature film was selected by China for the Best International Film category at the 94th Academy Awards;