Since its premiere on July 25, the domestic box office revenue for “Dead to Rights” has exceeded 1.8 billion yuan, topping the global box office rankings for the previous weekend. Beginning August 7, the film will be released in international markets including Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, and other countries around the globe. We sat down with the film’s screenwriter Zhang Ke to explore the film’s profound significance during this pivotal historical period.