New film 'Sky Hunter' inspired by PLA Air Force

A new patriotic movie to praise the heroes of the People's Liberation Army will open on the Chinese mainland on Sept 29th.

A new patriotic movie, "Sky Hunter," China's first big film to demonstrate modern aerial combat, opens on the Chinese mainland on Sept 29th. [Photo: Xinhua]

"Sky Hunter," China's first big film to demonstrate modern aerial combat, centers on a group of elite Chinese pilots who are trained at a secret base. The film's story narrates their bravery while rescuing hostages detained by a group of foreign terrorists who occupy a missile-launching site.

Li Chen, the director and lead star, says the script is built on an attempt to tell the public about the achievements of the Chinese air force and demonstrate the progress made in recent years.