The Children of Huang Shi, starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Chow Yun-Fat, is the inspirational true story of English journalist George Hogg (Meyer) and how he unwittingly saved and inspired the lives of 60 plus children living in a rundown orphanage in China. And let me say..it is a tearjerker!! Be prepared to ball your eyes out. The story takes place during the Chinese Civil War, during a time when China was being invaded by Japan. Looking for some action, i suppose, Hogg heads into the heart of the fighting in Nanjing, only to be devastated by the atrocities he witnesses there. He finds himself at the orphanage by recommendation of his friend Chen, seeking refuge, only to be met by a group of savage, filthy boys. He intends to leave as soon as possible but is compelled to stay because he is the only one around that is fit to care for them. He helps them refurbish the orphanage, he teaches the boys, and gives them hope and something to live for. The group is eventually uprooted due to encroaching Japanese forces and they settle on the edge of the Gobi desert, where they hope they will not be bothered. What Hogg does for these tragic boys is so moving i cant even put it into words. He gave them a reason to live, he helped them learn trust and how to care for themselves and one another. And i think Hogg learned just as much from them. I wont give away any more details about the movie, but just let me say, it will stay with you long after you watch it.
Watch the trailer here : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NydpkXCB0o4
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