Destination Chungking

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Set against the backdrop of the Second Sino-Japanese War, this fictionalized autobiography explores the poignant love story of Han Suyin and Tang Pao, childhood friends turned lovers. Their romance blossoms in England before they return to China to join the resistance. As they marry just before the fall of Hankow, their lives are disrupted by war, leading to a dramatic retreat to Chungking. The narrative delves into the challenges of love and patriotism amid the chaos of conflict, highlighting their trials and reunions along the way.