Production
The film, which tells the story of the Battle of Yichang was filmed in Yichang and surrounding areas in Hubei Province, China. The filming started in mid July 2024 and was completed in October 17th 2024. The crew also sent a letter of thanks to the Yichang Museum for lending out many folk artifacts. [6] [7] [8]
According to screenwriter Lan Xiaolong, the creation of "Gezhi Town" stemmed from a long-standing friendship among the main creators. The script was completed ten years ago, and the biggest impetus for this collaboration was the long-standing friendship with Kong Sheng and Hou Hongliang. Directors Kong Sheng and Lan Xiaolong conducted multiple on-site inspections to find a filming location that matched the atmosphere of "Gezhi Town," ultimately choosing Yichang as the main filming location. "The mountains and waters here have a unique sense of layering, possessing both the grandeur of the Three Gorges and the simplicity of village dwellings, perfectly matching our imagination of the story's setting." This extreme pursuit of scene authenticity is also a direct manifestation of the "carefree" spirit. [9]
Reception
According to real-time data from Maoyan Professional Edition, as of 10:36 PM on December 3rd, the presale box office for “Gezhi Town”, has officially exceeded 100 million yuan and grossed over 100 million yuan on its opening day, taking nearly 15 hours to achieve the best opening day performance for a domestic film since late September. [10] [11] [12]
On December 5th, Daylight Entertainment's first theatrical film, "Gezhi Town," held a special screening and meet-and-greet with the cast and crew in Yichang. Director Kong Sheng, executive producer Hou Hongliang, lead actors Xiao Zhan and Zhou Yiran, along with supporting actors Aruuna, Gan Yunchen, Zhou Siyu, and Yan Zhidu, attended the event. They watched the film together with veterans of the War of Resistance Against Japan, retired soldiers, role models, historical experts, and media reporters, and shared their creative insights. The film was released nationwide on December 6th. [13]
The film has received high praise from audiences, achieving a score of 9.6 on Taopiaopiao, 9.6 on Lighthouse Pro, 8.5 on Douban with over 50,000 reviews, a 9.7 rating on Maoyan with 2,41,000 people indicating that they want to see it, emphasizing its high production value and emotional resonance, and an 8.8 rating from professional film critics. It blends the fates of ordinary people with historical narrative, showcasing the beauty of humanity and spirit of craftsmanship. Short reviews repeatedly mention "Daylight Entertainment's quality assurance" and "Xiao Zhan's groundbreaking performance. [14]
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