The heart of the movie lies in an event that occurred on April 30, 2021, in Xinjiang, China. A 7-year-old boy, often referred to as "Xiao Mai" or Mardan in the film, suffered a devastating accident where his arm was severed by a tractor.
serves as a powerful reminder that "ordinary" people can achieve "extraordinary" things when they work together toward a single, life-saving goal.
Doctors established a critical —the "golden hours"—to successfully reattach the limb. To reach the specialists capable of the surgery, the boy had to travel from the remote village of Kumairik to the provincial capital, Urumqi. Key Characters and Cast
Director Tony Chan, known for his work on The Bravest , cast several A-list stars to portray the real individuals who facilitated this relay:
To ensure realism, Director Tony Chan stayed in Hotan for five months to research the story. Many of the surgical team members seen on screen are the actual doctors and nurses who performed the real-life surgery. The film's use of 6 to 8 cameras during dialogue scenes creates a "gunfight" tension, treating the medical emergency with the intensity of an action film. Director Release Date September 30, 2022 (China) Running Time 97 Minutes Main Language Mandarin and Uyghur Production Bona Film Group, China Southern Airlines
as Mardan: The young boy whose resilience drives the film's emotional stakes. Why It Resonates with Indonesian Viewers
as Xie Huiyang: The pilot in command who navigates the urgent flight.
as Zhou Yan: The calm chief purser of China Southern Airlines flight CZ6820 who manages the passengers and coordinates the emergency landing.
