Soldier Grandpa (2017)

我的老兵爷爷 · 我的老兵爷爷 ‧ Movie ‧ 2017

Veteran Soldier Qi Zhang Fu was suffering from Alzheimer's disease. When he received a call from his old comrade Chen Da Chuan, he failed to remember who the old comrade was. He suddenly realized that his condition was deteriorating, and gradually forgotten the most familiar faces. At that time, the old comrades-in-arms had died, and Qi Zhang Fu decided to see them before the illness worsened. Regardless of the opposition of his family, he and his grandson Qi Zi Hao set out on a journey to find old comrades-in-arms. In the end, he didn't have time to see Chen Da Chuan, but could only cry to the tombstone. Qi Zhang Fu immediately changed into a military uniform when he returned home, because he least wanted to forget that he was a soldier.

What it's about

Soldier Grandpa (2017) is a 2017 Chinese movie produced in China. The story is categorised as Historical, Drama, with notable themes including Neurological Disorder, Family Relationship, Dementia, Disability, Illness.

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Should you watch Soldier Grandpa (2017)?

If you enjoy historical / drama, Soldier Grandpa (2017) is worth your time. As a feature-length watch it's a low-risk way to sample Chinese cinema. Chinese productions tend to lean into rich costume design and long-form character arcs.