Young British journalist who sneaks into war-torn Nanjing in 1938. After witnessing Japanese atrocities and surviving an execution attempt, he is rescued by Chen Hansheng. He reluctantly stays at an orphanage, earns the boys' trust, secures supplies through a deal with Mrs. Wang, and leads a grueling three-month trek to safety. He later establishes a new orphanage and dies of tetanus in 1945.
A pragmatic trade relationship established to secure essential supplies for the orphans.
They collaborate within the rebel network to manage humanitarian efforts.
Hansheng acts as Hogg's savior and initial protector in the war-torn city.
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