(Chinese: Ju Ji Shou ), released in 2022, is a Chinese war drama directed by the acclaimed Zhang Yimou and his daughter, Zhang Mo . The film provides a focused, intense look at a specific tactical engagement during the Korean War , contrasting with the massive, large-scale spectacles typical of recent Chinese wartime blockbusters like The Battle at Lake Changjin . Plot Overview
The film is loosely inspired by the real-life exploits of , a legendary Chinese sniper credited with killing or wounding over 200 enemy soldiers in just 32 days. Snipers (Ju Ji Shou) (2022)
The story follows the of the People’s Volunteer Army during the "Cold Gun Movement" of 1952. Led by the expert marksman Liu Wenwu (nicknamed the "Grim Reaper" by his enemies), the squad is tasked with a dangerous mission: rescuing a Chinese spy who holds critical intelligence. However, they quickly realize they have been lured into a meticulously planned trap by a group of elite American snipers determined to eliminate Liu. The film unfolds as a high-stakes, "cat-and-mouse" tactical duel across a snowy, desolate battlefield. Production and Cast Snipers (2022) - IMDb (Chinese: Ju Ji Shou ), released in 2022,