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Roaring Across the Horizon

1999, Color, 120 mins / in Mandarin with English subtitles

A scientist and MIT professor leaves everything behind to return to China and work on a top-secret project. This movie chronicles the development of China's first nuclear bomb as seen through civilian and military eyes. The general responsible for the military aspects of venture dedicated himself completely to this project in the hope that would bring strength and pride to his country. The scientists and others working on the project did the same. Those working on the development of the bomb willingly give up all their personal interests, even their families, as they struggled with the moral and national implications of their success or failure. This is a behind the scenes look at the dedication and motivation towards making China the nuclear power it is today.

Credits

ScreenplayChen Huaiguo
DirectorChen Guoxing
CinematographerZhang Li
Art DirectorLi Chaoxiang
CastLi Xuejian, Li Youbin
Chen Jin, Gao Ming
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 Best Chinese Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress at the 5th Changchun Film Festival, China 2000
Excellent Actress at Huabiao Award 1999
Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, Best Cinematographer, Best Art Director, Best Music and Best SoundRecording at the 20th Golden Rooster Award 2000

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