In a small village near the Great Wall, the Second Sino-Japanese War is looming. Ma Dasan, an unsuspecting peasant, is tasked with protecting two unexpected guests: a belligerent Japanese sergeant and a servile Chinese interpreter. As the weeks turn into months, the villagers must make a critical decision to ensure their safety.

Devils on the Doorstep
In the midst of World War II, a Chinese village grapples with a difficult moral dilemma as they weigh their duty to treat enemy prisoners humanely against the harsh realities of war.























