Storm Over the Yangtse River(1969)

Storm Over the Yangtze River is a historical espionage film based on true events during Japanese occupation. Set in Jianli County, Hubei Province, the story follows undercover intelligence agent "Yangtze Number One" and her colleagues as they execute the dangerous "Dead Bridge Plan" to establish the "Yangtze 180 Blockade." Li Lihua delivers a commanding performance as a resourceful agent caught between duty and personal loyalty, racing to save her unit chief and lover—a man branded a traitor but secretly working as a double agent against the Japanese. Balancing intimate character drama with high-stakes espionage, the film explores sacrifice and deception amid wartime resistance. Storm Over the Yangtze River earned four awards at the 1969 Golden Horse Awards, including Best Leading Actor and Best Leading Actress, cementing its place as a landmark work in Asian cinema.