A post-WWII Chinese veteran who returns to Qingdao. Struggling with American occupation, he takes up rickshaw driving, wins a boxing match against an American soldier, and endures abuse as a sparring partner. He ultimately fights to protect his friends, confronts the antagonists, and escapes jail to exact revenge.
Deep bond forged in wartime, now strained by post-war hardships.
Direct physical and ideological antagonists representing local vs. occupying forces.
Primary antagonist force; their clash escalates from bar rivalry to lethal confrontation.
Shared veteran identity creates a tight-knit support network against occupation.
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