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The soldiers' initial reluctance to fight blurs as they confront the brutality of war. When gas bombs are unleashed on them, their struggle for survival becomes visceral. The air thick with anxiety, Duan Wu's internal conflict over the notion of killing becomes a microcosm for the moral dilemmas faced by soldiers in wartime. The film intricately details the horror and confusion that culminates when they are forced to confront their fears and emotions—especially as familial bonds and friendships are shattered amidst the flames of war.