Originally released on November 24, 1995, in Hong Kong and December 9, 1995, in Japan. Plot Summary
One sweltering night, Emily found herself standing on the same city walls where the Christ was first spotted. As she gazed out at the glittering lights of Nanjing, she felt an unexpected sense of peace and clarity. thechristofnanjing1995720pwebdlhinchi 2021
‘The Christ of Nanjing’ review by Filipe Furtado - Letterboxd 11 Apr 2015 — Originally released on November 24, 1995, in Hong
To support her family's farm, Jin-Hua's parents sell her into prostitution. In a cruel twist of fate, Okagawa, despite his genuine feelings for her, is already married in Japan—a fact he conceals, leading to a "marriage" in China that is ultimately a form of bigamy. ‘The Christ of Nanjing’ review by Filipe Furtado
In that moment, she realized that the Christ of Nanjing was not just a person or a phenomenon, but a symbol of hope and transformation. The city, like its people, was evolving, and the Christ represented the best qualities of Nanjing: resilience, compassion, and a deep connection to its rich history.