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This historical drama follows the journey of the Chinese women's national volleyball team across more than thirty years. The story focuses on the relationship between assistant coach Chen Zhonghe and the determined athlete Lang Ping. It traces their path from the late 1970s, when Lang Ping faced rigorous training demands, to her role in leading the team to a world championship gold medal in Japan. The narrative explores the team's various challenges and successes, culminating in their return to an Olympic final after a twelve-year absence.

Directed by Peter Chan, this film is the eighth project in a career that includes earlier works such as The Warlords and American Dreams in China. The production was a collaboration between several companies, including Alibaba Pictures Group and China Film Group Corporation. The movie stars Gong Li in the role of Lang Ping and Huang Bo as Chen Zhonghe, with supporting performances by Wu Gang, Peng Yuchang, Lydia Bai, and Li Xian. Financially, the film earned 129 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception has been consistent across platforms, with the film holding a 6.6 rating on IMDb from 1,600 votes and a 6.6 rating on TMDB from 47 votes.