Devils on the Doorstep
2001 · 139 min · Original language: Chinese
TMDB 8.2/10 · 197 votes
During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town. The owner is bullied into keeping the prisoners until the next New Year, at which time they will be collected. The village leaders convene to interrogate the prisoners. The townspeople then struggle to accommodate the prisoners. One is a bellicose Japanese nationalist, the other a nervous translator. Will the townspeople manage to keep the prisoners until the New Year?
Watch the trailer
Where to watch
Find streaming, rental and purchase options in your country.
Check availability on TMDB ↗TMDB not loading or missing a listing?
Search on Google ↗Availability can change. TMDB’s listings are provided by JustWatch.
Is it right for tonight?
Its plot, themes and genres place it in reflective. Watch the trailer to check the tone for yourself, then explore a mood above for more options.
