Stand by Me(2023)

Stand by Me is a drama set in 1936 Shanghai, where two childhood friends reconnect after years apart. One has become a fighter; the other, a businessman. Their reunion is fraught with tension, but a shared patriotic mission forces them to put aside their differences and work together. As war looms over China, the pair must navigate conflicting loyalties and personal grudges while serving a cause larger than themselves. The film explores themes of friendship, duty, and sacrifice against the backdrop of a nation in crisis.