Red River Valley (1996) — drama, history, romance film. Directed by Feng Xiaoning. Starring Ning Jing, Shao Bing, Duobujie, Ying Zhen.
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A government-backed historical epic depicting the 1904 British expedition to Tibet, adapted from Peter Fleming's book and recognized with major Chinese film awards.
Drama, History, Romance, War · 6.9/10 · 115 min · 1996
At the turn of the century, a young Chinese girl escapes from a religious sacrifice, and is rescued by an honorable Tibetan herdsman. The two fall in love, but problems arise when she is ignorant of their time-honored traditions and runs into trouble with a glamorous and proud Tibetan princess. Meanwhile, a British expedition is planning to invade the sacred mountain. Facing the country's enemy, the three set aside their disputes and jealousy, and join the militia force to protect their homeland.
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