New documentary traces intl legacies of Long March in Guizhou

Filming has been completed on Getting Closer to Dad: A Long March Story Across Borders, a documentary exploring the experiences of a Vietnamese revolutionary who joined the Chinese Red Army. Directed by Yan Dong, the film celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Long March's conclusion.

The film follows Nguyen Thanh Ha and Ha Thi Tuong Thu – the daughter and granddaughter of Vietnamese Red Army Major General Nguyen Son – as they travel to Guizhou for the first time to retrace their ancestor's footsteps.

The documentary reflects on the shared history of foreign revolutionaries who fought alongside the Chinese Red Army, highlighting the enduring, cross-border legacy of the Long March spirit.