

Fighting for freedom.
A Westerner finds refuge with a group of women in a church during Japan's rape of Nanking in 1937. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety.
The Flowers of War (2011) is a drama, history, and war film directed by Zhang Yimou. It stars Christian Bale, Ni Ni, and Zhang Xinyi. The film runs for 2 hours 26 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 918 votes.

Christian Bale
John Miller

Ni Ni
Yu Mo

Zhang Xinyi
Shu

Huang Tianyuan
George Chen

Han Xiting
Yi

Zhang Doudou
Ling

Tong Dawei
Major Li

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The Flowers of War stars Christian Bale, Ni Ni, Zhang Xinyi, and Huang Tianyuan, and was directed by Zhang Yimou.
The Flowers of War has a runtime of 2 hours 26 minutes.
The Flowers of War was released in 2011.
The Flowers of War is a drama, history, and war film.
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