Dead to Rights

During the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, a postman poses as a photo developer, helping Japanese forces while secretly sheltering Chinese refugees. He later risks his life evacuating them and revealing evidence of the atrocities.

Tagline

“Every Chinese will not forget the history.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, War, History

Director

Shen Ao

Original Language

ZH

What is Dead to Rights about?

During the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, a postman poses as a photo developer, helping Japanese forces while secretly sheltering Chinese refugees. He later risks his life evacuating them and revealing evidence of the atrocities.

Who directed Dead to Rights?

Dead to Rights was directed by Shen Ao.

When was Dead to Rights released?

Dead to Rights was released on July 19, 2025.

How long is Dead to Rights?

Dead to Rights has a runtime of 2h 17m.

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