Top 10 Chinese films in 2025

7. 'The Volunteers: Peace at Last'

A poster for "The Volunteers: Peace at Last." [Image courtesy of China Film Group]

"The Volunteers: Peace at Last" is the final installment of Chen Kaige's trilogy honoring the sacrifices of the Chinese People's Volunteers in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. It depicts fierce battles at Triangle Hill and Kumsong alongside armistice negotiations at Panmunjom, portraying the war as a contest of will and wisdom. The film was praised for honoring both celebrated heroes and ordinary soldiers whose sacrifices secured the peace.