Movie Description:
NANKING is a powerful reminder of the heartbreaking cost of war and testament to the courage and conviction of those few determined to stand up against itshorrors. Known as "the rape of Nanking" the Japanese army in 1937 invaded China`s capitalcity, unleashing a horrific onslaught of murder andrape. Incredibly, a small groupof Westerners who stayed behind saved thousands. The film touchingly captures this controversial, fast-fading chapterin history through interviews with Chinese survivors, archival footage and compelling readings of the Westerners` lettersand diaries, shared by top-levelactors such as Woody Harrelson,Stephen Dorff, Mariel Hemingwayand more.