The Light of Belief

Wang Guang, adopted by a kind couple who gave her the chance to study, is inspired by a revolutionary speech to join the fight against Japan. After witnessing the brutal deaths of loved ones, she joins the Eighth Route Army, endures hardships, and grows into a determined fighter. She becomes a Communist Party member, studies at the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University, and later leads a guerrilla unit. Wang implements reform policies and avenges the massacre of villagers.

Directed by Meng Qi, The Light of Belief leans on a strong ensemble — Liang Yuan, Cao Jun, Jiang Ruilin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2022.