A powerful, emotional and relevant reminder of the heartbreaking toll war takes on the innocent, Nanking tells the story of the Japanese invasion of Nanking, China, in the early days of World War II. At the heart of Nanking is a filmed stage reading of the Westerners' letters and diaries, featuring Woody Harrelson, Mariel Hemingway and Jurgen Prochnow.
Survivor Luo Zhongyang: China must be strong
www.odtn.com 2007-7-27 16:49:39

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Luo Zhongyang is 86 years old. At present, he lives at Jiangxin Islet in Nanjing. In 1937, he was 16 years old and took part in Songhu Resistant War with the army. After they retreated to Nanjing, he and his comrades were driven by Japanese invaders to Sanchahe. Then, they were shooted by muskets and machine-guns. Luckily, Luo Zhongyang didn't die, but he saw thousands and thousands of Chinese compatriots died in that massacre with his own eyes. "All my father and uncles died. Many people lost their family members in that war. China must be very strong. Historical tragedies can't repeat absolutely", said Luo.
From:ODTN.com Editor:Carmen