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Escape from the Outland

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Inspired by the true story of hostages who fought for survival, the film follows a Chinese journalist, his doctor wife, and an engineer who are kidnapped by a terrorist group amid sudden chaos in a war-torn region. Trapped with a fellow businessman, they endure 105 days of terror and defiance, risking everything in a desperate bid to escape their captors.

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John Lui The Straits Times (Singapore) Jan 10
3/5
Although marred by unsubtle preachiness about China’s mission to build roads and cell towers in Africa, it offers a fast-paced, unflinching look at the horrors awaiting civilians and foreigners held for ransom by warlords. Go to Full Review
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Nicolas F Jan 11 One of the best movies I’ve ever seen. See more Printer L @fatilio 4d Fathi’s portrayal of Latif is a masterclass in restrained acting—his quiet courage and raw emotion make this character the heart of the film!""Don’t miss Fathi’s incredible performance as Latif, his cross-cultural charm and superb acting skills shine in every scene!" See more Dreamer F @Dreamer11 Jan 19 A taut survival thriller rooted in true stories, Yong Wu Ji Di: Escape from the Outland follows a journalist and his doctor wife through 105 brutal days of terrorist captivity. The film’s beating heart is Latif—a former teacher and devoted father, brought to life with quiet, searing resilience. He learns farming skills from Ma xiao and shares them with the villagers, a small dignified act that grounds the tense action in raw humanity; the gut-wrenching reveal that he loses his son at the film’s end makes his quiet resilience hit even harder, leaving audiences achingly invested in his fate. Latif’s performance isn’t just memorable—it’s the soul of this gripping story. See more Richard Jan 12 Good action film, lots of torture but not bad at all See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Inspired by the true story of hostages who fought for survival, the film follows a Chinese journalist, his doctor wife, and an engineer who are kidnapped by a terrorist group amid sudden chaos in a war-torn region. Trapped with a fellow businessman, they endure 105 days of terror and defiance, risking everything in a desperate bid to escape their captors.
Director
Ao Shen
Screenwriter
Ao Shen, Luyang Xu
Distributor
CMC Pictures
Production Co
Yuuya Media, Dirty Monkey Films Group, Super Lion Culture Communication, BO Film Services
Genre
Drama, War, Adventure
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 9, 2026, Limited
Runtime
2h 11m