漠北十八勇士

"Mobei Eighteen Warriors" is a drama film starring He Ziming, Zhou Kaikai and Zhang Chunzhong, directed by Chi Weiwei, released in 2023 Released in Mainland China. The background of the movie is set in the last years of the Sui Dynasty, the royal family is fatuous and the Central Plains is in turmoil. The story tells the story of a group of warriors defending borders and escorting vital intelligence during these turbulent times

At the end of the Sui Dynasty, foreign domains took advantage of the chaos to harass the border, killed villagers and kidnapped Han children, and then retreated quickly. In order to pass on this urgent information and prevent further attacks, the villagers risked their lives to light beacon smoke to send out a distress signal. At this critical moment, the eighteen hussars rode their horses for hundreds of miles to attack, trying to intercept the foreign bandits and rescue the abducted children.

However, they unexpectedly discovered that the weapons used by this group of foreign bandits were actually made of the Sui Dynasty's unique technology of covering soil and burning blades . This means that the imperial court has been infiltrated by traitors, the foreign vassal army has suppressed the situation, and the situation is even more critical. Facing tremendous pressure and difficulties, these eighteen hussars must find a way to convey this important information to the imperial court and protect the thousands of people behind them.

"The Eighteen Warriors of Mobei" reveals the turmoil and predicament of that era by showing the heroic deeds of these warriors. The film highlights the loyalty, courage and sacrifice of the protagonists, while also reflecting the corruption of power and the complexity of human nature.

Director Chi Weiwei presents this exciting story with delicate narrative and wonderful action scenes. Actors such as He Ziming, Zhou Kaikai, and Zhang Chunzhong endowed the characters with affection and strength through their superb acting skills, allowing the audience to feel with them the mental journey that has gone through dangers and trials.