What are the key story phases in Arrows on the Bowstring?

The story of Arrows on the Bowstring progresses through these phases: Occupation and Warning, Massacre and Survival, Path of Vengeance.

How does Arrows on the Bowstring end?

In the final act ("Path of Vengeance"): The surviving Xu siblings form a resistance group, seeking revenge against the Japanese forces that destroyed their family.

Arrows on the Bowstring (2012) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Arrows on the Bowstring
Released: 2012
Rating: 7.8

Plot Analysis Summary

A story of revenge and resistance during Japanese occupation of Dong Bei

Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases

Occupation and Warning

Massacre and Survival

Path of Vengeance

After the September 18th Incident, Dong Bei was occupied by the Japanese enemy. Rong Shi (Jin Dong) knows that Japanese soldiers want kill the whole Xu family when Xu Yihang (Jiang Xin)’s wedding ceremony. He sent a messenger to tell Xu family this thing. But there is traitor in Xu family. So finally Japanese soldier still kill whole family. Three siblings embarked on a road of revenge from here.

Directed by

Ju Xing Mao

Key Cast

Jiang Xin — 徐一航
Jin Dong — 荣石
Pan Zhilin — 徐二航
Zhang Weina — 荣意
Chen Long — 吕良彪

Rating: 7.8/10 (4 votes)