The story was based on the real story of failed Nationalist attempt, one of many that did not succeed.
The movie was made in 1977, the very first year after the end of Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), and there was not really any other topics to be selected from, and this one happened to be the safest.
The movie was made in 1977, the very first year after the end of Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), and there was not really any other topics to be selected from, and this one happened to be the safest.