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The Children of Huang Shi (2008) Blu-ray

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 337 ratings
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  • Matthew Moleski
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025
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    An unexpected diamond. However, be aware it's heart breaking yet life affirming. Do not watch this with any sensitive soul who is prone to crying.
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  • Christie Barron
    5.0 out of 5 stars The type of movies we made when we were free
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
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    This is a classic example of the quality of movie that was made before the corporate takeover of Hollywood and their drive to make everything politically correct no matter how racist it is to other cultures like Candyman where it ends with him turning Candyman into a cop killer. And they're spending billions of dollars on movies that bomb and can't understand why movies like this that have actors so good that you can make the movie very cheaply just hiking across the silk road with him making academy award movies cents on the dollar. And the fact that this is a true story even adds to it plus it is nice seeing a movie that takes place in Asia that is not forced to be filled with pro communist China propaganda like dragon blade and flowers are war.
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  • Gary W. Phelps
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Children of Huang Shi
    Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2015
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    This is a magnificent DVD rendition of a True Story to honor British Journalist George Hogg, an Australian Nurse and a Chinese Resistance Leader who saved the lives of several orphan boys during the Rape of Nanking. Literally, they walked hundreds of miles to a sanctuary known as Huang Shi. In 1937, the British Journalist George Hogg smuggled himself across enemy lines to expose the atrocities during the Japanese occupation of China. Although he was captured and injured by the Japanese Army, the Resistance Leader, Chen rescued Hogg and sent him into hiding at a remote orphanage. Then, George Hogg developed deep friendships with the orphans, love for the Australian Nurse and timeless friendship with Chen. Hogg displayed a rare courage and demonstrated the true purposes of life that leave any viewer of this DVD movie speechless and intrigued.
    Included in this DVD is a behind-the-scene commentary that includes some adult Chinese men who were among the young orphans that George Hogg was the moving force to save them. In the International War Crimes Tribunals of Nuremberg and the Hague, there is the emphasis on the universal natural law principle of civilization at the bar and the value of every individual human being before the dock when necessary where eugenics for race or creed was not allowed. The world should recognize this: A white man named George Hogg who was a leader in an effort that save several young Chinese boys - and others.
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  • Gigi
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Children of Huang Shi
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2015
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    This is wonderful movie about life of George Hogg, a journalist who found himself in the middle of war-torn China in 1939. He gains entrance to the country by offering to drive a Red Cross truck. Young and naïve, he is thrown full-force into the horrors of war when he witnesses the execution of hundreds of villagers by the Japanese....and even faces the threat of execution himself. He is brought to a remote orphanage full of children who are filthy and idle. He transforms the orphanage and the children. As the theater of war gets closer, it becomes apparent that many of his wards will be conscripted. So he leads them on an amazing 3-month trek through the mountains to safety. First-hand accounts from some of the boys on how George Hogg changed their lives are a treat to hear.
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  • Diane Newman
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this movie
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2013
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    This is such a heart wrenching story and particularly because it is true. I had never heard of George Hogg before i saw this movie and it makes me wonder why not, when others are renowned for doing a lot less. Amid the terror and danger of the war situation, this man not only achieved what should have been impossible but the movie also introduced me to other amazing people who equally did their part in helping others. I have watched this movie three times and I can still not believe the incredible odds this man was against yet through his own volition rescued and helped so many orphans. The movie ends with those children now in adulthood giving their account about this hero which adds even more credence to what he did.
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  • Becky
    4.0 out of 5 stars Worth watching.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2017
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    I knew nothing about this movie and the story behind it, and was surprised by both. It is a powerful story, and well told in this film. I wish that the love scene had been left out so that I could watch it with others more comfortably. I like to watch and discuss movies with others who have similar interests. There is some raw violence in this movie as the intensity of the reality of the situation is revealed. But the story is of value. I would recommend this movie especially to those interested in Asian culture, Western/Asian interactions, World War II, orphans, and cultural experiences.
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  • Stephanie E. Horn
    5.0 out of 5 stars A true story about the start of WWII
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2021
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    A story about a British Journalist who became a Headmaster of Children and who led the across the Silk Road to safety. All occurred with the start of WWII by the invasion of Japan into China and what became known as The Rape of Nanking. A five star rating for sure.
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  • Mare
    3.0 out of 5 stars Just ok.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2023
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    Didn’t expect so much violence. Very dark.
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  • Aitor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Increible
    Reviewed in Spain on January 21, 2016
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    Una película que narra un hecho verídico de una forma impresionante manteniendote pegado a la pantalla de principio a fin.
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  • valgri
    5.0 out of 5 stars the children of HUANG SHI
    Reviewed in France on September 12, 2015
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    c'est un des plus beaux films que j'ai vu, c'est inspiré d'une histoire vraie. Il est terriblement émouvant et raconte avec une grande justesse l'engagement d'un homme qui a tout donné pour des enfants qui lui étaient étrangers au départ mais sont devenus siens. En ces périodes terribles que certaines populations vivent actuellement, ce film nous donne l'espoir qu'il existe des personnes sur terre capables de tout pour aider leurs semblables. Bien sûr l'interprétation du héros incarné par Jonathan Rhys Meyers y est pour une beaucoup, mais aussi les enfants qui sont dans le fonds adorables.
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  • T & D Richard
    5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this movie
    Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2013
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    I love johnathan reys-Meyers in everything he does but this is really well done. Great story. Would highly recommend this if you like epic classic movies.
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  • Cynthia Harms
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2016
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    good movie
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  • Juan Antonio
    5.0 out of 5 stars No está mal
    Reviewed in Spain on July 19, 2013
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    Si bien es un poco triste, es una película que no me ha defraudado. Me la recomendó un buen amigo, está muy bien. Gracias por la recomendación, todo perfecto.
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