This was a powerful movie with a strong cast. I found no flaws. It was wonderfully acted and beautifully filmed.

I do not understand some of these reviews! This film was based on a TRUE STORY - it was well thought out, true to life - for those who didn't like it I feel simply wanted more a Fiction based film rather than this very realistic well thought out masterpiece As usual, Jonathan is deep, charismatic, intense and flawless in his character. I am unfamiliar with the other actor/actresses, however they too were fantastic! You have to be in the mood for a 'realistic life trauma and drama' otherwise, stay at home I loved this very moving film... A true story of life, trauma. war, scars, tears that children face of times of war & corruption My hat, dress, sunglasses and whatever else I have goes off to everyone in this cast for a fabulous, heartwarming true story! Allison Las Vegas

This is one of the best and most emotional pictures of realism of history during Japan's occupation of China. Having been several times to both countries it meant even more. I thought the acting was really well done, scenery and realism spectacular. It is a very poigant story that can't be judged by the merits of the sex or other acts. It is truth and is depicted as such. I would see this movie several times for the truth of history. It also gives the realism of loss of family and the emoitional destruction to persons in war time with out treatment or love. The facts spill over to what our American military have gone through without decent treatment for PTSD as these children all suffered from.

The story was moving and inspiring. I did not know about this chapter of China's history and found it fancinating. I saw the movie 2 days ago and cannot forget the impact. Definetly worth seeing.

Excellent acting, script and cinematography. Emotionally involving. Slightly too long.