Approved for 12+

China Cry

Julia Nickson (then billed as Julia Nickson-Soul) stars as Nora Lamm, whose childhood was rent asunder when the Japanese invaded Shanghai at the outset of World War II. Recalling these horrific times, Nora remembers the cloistered pre-invasion existence she enjoyed thanks to the prominence of her physician father (played by James Shigeta). The deprivations she experienced at the hands of the invaders are compounded when postwar China is taken over by the Communists. In the early 1960s, Nora escapes to Hong Kong, where she works tirelessly on behalf of basic human rights for those still trapped on the Mainland. China Cry is based on the autobiography by Sung Neng Yee.
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Dove Review

This is a riveting drama, driven by strong performances by all the leads, especially by Julia Nickson-Soul, whose character maintains a positive outlook and sense of humor despite being mistreated by the new Communist government. Based on a true story, this story of a Communist regime that oppresses Christians and other common folks hits a nerve with anyone who has ever seen religious or social discrimination. Included in the story is a miracle which saves Nora Lam and a fulfilled promise by God regarding the freedom of her family.

There are scenes of violence in the film, including the pregnant Nor Lam being struck, and a man beaten until blood appears on his face. Although this film is depicted realistically, the violence is not gratuitous, but is seen on-screen enough as to warrant this film being approved for ages twelve and above. Due to the fine direction of the film and its true story, we award this film five doves.

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Woman faces firing squad but a storm causes the soldiers to miss; a pregnant woman is struck and she is hit a few times, a man is beaten until his face is bloody in a martial arts fight; Christians are attacked by guards and a little blood is viewed; a man is struck near beginning of film.

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Kissing and married couple seen in bed a few times, but they are wearing night garments.

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Violence

Woman faces firing squad but a storm causes the soldiers to miss; a pregnant woman is struck and she is hit a few times, a man is beaten until his face is bloody in a martial arts fight; Christians are attacked by guards and a little blood is viewed; a man is struck near beginning of film.

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Experimental drugs are purposely used on a doctor and he dies. Smoking.

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Nora Lam is wrongfully called a whore. A woman does fortune telling by looking at Nora Lam's father's picture and rolling an object.

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