Beijing: A Chinese historical drama titled "731," which revisits the horrific World War II-era human experiments conducted by Japan's notorious germ warfare unit 731, is set to premiere across the globe on September 18. Directed by Zhao Linshan, the film tells the story of Wang Yongzhang, a local vendor, and others who were imprisoned and lured by false promises of freedom in exchange for cooperation with health checks and disease prevention research.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the film aims to shed light on the atrocities committed by Unit 731, a covert biological and chemical warfare research and development unit of the Imperial Japanese Army. The unit is infamous for conducting lethal human experimentation during the Second Sino-Japanese War and World War II. The film seeks to portray the harrowing experiences of those who suffered under the guise of scientific research and to educate audiences about this dark chapter in history.