The healing and inspirational movie "816" is scheduled for release on October 19. Childhood cancer patients will transform into warriors and start the battle of life

Directed and written by Wei Desheng, director of Cape No. 7 and Seidke Balais, and starring Zheng Youfei, Zeng Peici, Chen Bozheng, Guo Darui, Tanaka Chiu, and Fan Yichen, the film "816" was officially announced on October 19, 2024. The warmest child encounters the coldest illness, and the little warrior fights strongly. Six groups of pediatric cancer families with different personalities and backgrounds met with medical staff in the "816" ward, fighting the cruelest reality with optimism and love, curing each other in laughter and tears, and reaping the most "BIG" power. The film focuses on children's cancer groups. in order to show the optimism and strength of children's cancer families and patients, the director specially chooses to use warm and lively audio-visual language to dispel the heaviness of the theme. Among the set materials released today, the children's happy and innocent smiles are very contagious, and the belief of "living hard" is admirable and moving, which must also bring a steady stream of positive energy to the audience this autumn.

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In the poster for the edition of "laugh hard" released today, six groups of families gathered in ward 816, and their warm smiles lit up the whole room like sunshine. it is not easy to fight cancer, but the young warriors' fighting spirit and courage in the pursuit of life are not diminished but increased, showing the positive emotional core of the film "laugh hard." It is worth noting that the logo of the film is very special. The blue room number 816 has been changed into the English word "BIG" with a red pen. Is such a creative move from 816 children? What will be the meaning of "BIG"? Presumably, after watching the film, each audience will have their own answer.

In the file trailer for the "laugh hard Live" version, six little warriors appeared one after another: optimistic and sensible girls who love street dancing; Canon, a cool musical girl wearing colored wigs; Yan, a boy who loves painting and robots; Luo Heng, a boy who likes to ride in the hospital and expecting his sister to be born; Nula, a lovely and kind girl like a cherub; and a handsome, gentle and sunny young sequoia. Parents with different personalities and backgrounds and serious and responsible medical staff encouraged and supported each other and jointly guarded the brave fighters in Room 816. When despair and hope are intertwined, in what way will the little fighters fight hard and create joy? On October 19th, you might as well come to the cinema to find out.

Wei Desheng's warm return to the mainland after a seven-year interval has won numerous praises.

Director Wei Desheng won the phenomenal box office in 2008 for the feature film Cape No. 7 and the 48th Golden Horse Award for best feature film at the 2012 Golden Horse Awards. Director Wei Desheng, from Cape No. 7 to Seydecker Balais, has won the love of the audience with his solid film quality and true and touching stories, and has also had a far-reaching impact in the Chinese film industry. After a lapse of seven years, the director extended his creative tentacles to the theme of childhood cancer, and "816" was born. The film "816" has not only won a large number of audiences in Taiwan, but also resonated with fans and friends in the mainland, making its release highly anticipated.

"816" talks about the heavy topic of life and death with the most gentle perspective, simple and brisk warmth. After filming, the director also has an understanding of "Life": no matter how bad the world is, no one can get you, just live through it! I believe that after watching the film, you can also gain strength in the film! See you at the cinema on October 19th!

The film was introduced by China Film Group Corporation, issued by China Film Co., Ltd., promoted by Beijing Alibaba Film Culture Co., Ltd., produced by Micang Film Co., Ltd., directed by Wei Desheng. The film will be released on October 19th.