Sequel to hit Chinese film on Korean war in the works

Chinese blockbuster The Battle at Lake Changjin is set to have a sequel, Water Gate Bridge, in which stars Wu Jing, Yi Yangqianxi and other principal members of the original cast will return.

The announcement came on Oct 28 via the movie's account on Sina Weibo, making headlines and generated more than 250,000 reposts within four hours of the post.

The new film, also co-produced by Bona Film Group and August First Film Studio, has the same directors as the original－Chen Kaige, Hark Tsui and Dante Lam. Its release date is yet to be announced.