The most tragic sacrifice in war is always women, women are the ultimate spoils of conquerors, and women's pain is always doubled. And no matter what kind of culture, virgins symbolize a certain degree of holiness, and the occupiers can't count as complete occupation without trampling on the holiness. This is the male game.
The film's perspective is unique, cutting in from the legendary point of view of 13 women in Jinling, expressing a theme of redemption and reflecting noble humanitarianism. In my impression, Qinhuai River is endowed with an elegant and debauched femininity. However, the war environment is gloomy, but they are still youthful, still beautiful, still full of yearning, still full of vitality in this environment, and even they can Take responsibility in your own way. This is femininity, and only their group can embody it.
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