The Signal

The Signal (: 信號; Xi̋n'áo) is a 2017 Sansiaonese  directed by Za̋o Qìguān. Set in 1936 during the Great Eulhae War, the film depicts a squad of Sansiaonese soldiers as they escape a surprise Mincangan attack high in the remote mountains of southwestern Meisaan and struggle against nature and hostile forces to reach the remainder of the unsuspecting Meisaani army. Its ensemble cast includes Zōu Wéiyi̋, Xí Sénbīng, Dèn Jīnmóu, Re̋n Xüȉzēn, and Zān Zr̋. The film was co-produced by Fireworks Productions and Xiayan Picture Film Company.

The Signal premiered on September 15, 2017 in Minghoi, and was released on September 22 in Meisaan, Jeongmi, Mincang and Sansiao. The film was a critical and box office success, grossing $395.2 million worldwide. Among its accolades, it received twelve nominations at the Film Institute Awards and won five, including both Best Picture and Best Director, as well as Best Film Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Sound Mixing. Since its release, The Signal has been considered one of the greatest war films of all time.