Zhigang Zuo is a Falun Gong practitioner from Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province. On the day before he took wedding pictures, on the afternoon of May 5 2001, he was arrested forcefully by local public security police at his workplace, and was persecuted to death on the same day. Scars on his corpse were countless; on both sides, behind the nape of his neck, there were marks forced by a thin rope; one ear was purple; two deep chopstick-sized holes, with 1 inch distance in between, were found at the center of his back at waist-level along his spine. In order to cover up their crimes, the policemen lied, saying that Zhigang Zuo committed suicide, and they prohibited his family members from taking photos. His parents refused to sign the Suicide Death Certificate, requesting that the murderer receive severe punishment. The local public security conspired with each other, and shielded the killers, a group of policemen. Zhigang Zuo’s parents’ appeal was ignored and they were even threatened by the policemen. In recent years, the evil policeman tried all means to destroy the corpse in order to remove evidence. Protecting their son’s corpse and getting back justice has been the sole and total purpose of the lives of Zhigang Zuo’s parents. Nevertheless, under China’s evil policy against Falun Gong practitioners that says, “Beaten to death equals suicide; beaten to death means finished “, so far Zhigang Zuo’s injustice has not been exonerated and the murderers are still at large to continue to do evil.

Zhigang Zuo’s parents are no longer able to express joy. To ask for redress for their beloved son, for several years the elderly couple went to all levels of government departments in all the provinces and cities. While suffering from this mental pain, they also need to look after their sick daughter and Zhigang Zuo’s grandmother, who is over 90-years-old. When the grandmother asked about Zhigang, the family members had to suppress their sorrow and say: “He went abroad, and will not come back soon.”

Kind, good-natured and ready to help others, Zhigang Zuo was tragically persecuted to death by the Chinese Communist Regime. It moved the heaven and earth. On the day he was killed, Shijiangzhuang became abnormally cold as the continuous high temperature dropped violently, and Wuyuezhai of Linshou Country, in the vicinity, saw heavy snow. Insiders said that this was heaven telling his innocence, and was also a warning to the perpetrators and the world: the miscarriage of justice will be reconciled in the end.

Zuo Zhigang’s life stopped forever at the age of 33. His family last saw him dressed in yellow, as in his portrait and the wax from the two white candles formed a Lotus – He comforted his loved ones in this way – Falun Dafa is the truth, and although torture took his body, it was like nirvana, like a phoenix rising from the ashes; immortal with eternal life.

I am moved to tears by Zhigang Zuo’s ability to be solid like a diamond and immutable. I am moved by the indomitable spirit of his parents to seek justice. The murderers are foolish to think that time can eradicate evidence, while the time has made Zhigang Zuo enter into the hearts of millions of kind-hearted people. With his short life, he demonstrated the beauty of Falun Dafa, witnessed the evil of the Chinese Communist Regime persecutors, and called for the awakening of people’s consciences. The rescued people will not forget him; his spirit will co-exist with the world.

The real deeds of Zhigang Zuo are so heart-shaking that I cannot imagine how the movie will depict his life. Nevertheless, I have already been deeply moved and attracted by the sad, but not distressing music. I look forward to learning about this great and immortal soul together with the audience.

Finally, I want to share a poem written for Zhigang Zuo by a friend of his to cherish the memory of the deceased:

My dearest, is this the only way to awaken you?
My kind friends and family members:
You can hardly believe that a good person can be put in jail;
You find it hard to believe that so many Dafa practitioners have been murdered by the evil.
……
Brutal torture of several hours is like a moment.
It’s easy to move the mountain but not my heart.
The snow in June can hardly tell my pure heart;
The lotus formed by white wax drops is my heart
I paid my life
Only for your awakening.

The main character Yong Cheng has forgiven his cunning colleague. 

One of the areas which I find that today movies are lacking is the good
human principles one can learn from watching movies. This show has
achieved it very well. In many part of the show, one can learn good
human principles. For example, the work-diligent male actor has forgiven
his cunning colleague who has setup against him.

After the show, I felt inspired to be diligent my work and improve on my
character after the show. This is the show one can feel at ease for
their kids to watch.

My 2 thumbs up for this show !

Author: Victor Sia from Singapore

Shen Zhou Web, on behalf of Shen Zhou Film Studio, wishes all their audience and readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We thank everyone for their interest, support and are grateful for the time we all shared together through Shen Zhou films. Even though we may be continents away, we truly cherish the tears and heartfelt smile we had together through Shen Zhou movies.
Shen Zhou Web will broadcast the newest Shen Zhou Film “Forever” on Shen Zhou website on Christmas and New Year’s Day, the audience can watch it free, just click and watch.

Broadcasting Time:

Christmas Day: (EST) 12/25/2009 8 pm 12/26/09 8pm: 24 hours
(Mainland China time) 12/26/2009 9am to 12/27/09 9am, 24 hours

New Year’s Day: (EST) 01/01/2001 8am to 01/02/2001 8am: 24 hours
(Mainland China time) 01/01/2001 9pm to 01/02/2001 9pm: 24 hours

【Shen Zhou Special Report】 Shen Zhou Movie “Forever” will premiere in Taiwan at the Taiwan National Central University on Dec. 30th. With the theme of “21st Century, The Truth You Must Know”, there will be a total of seven screenings for “Forever” and “Shake the World”, to welcome in the New Year.

These are true stories that occurred in Shijiazhuang City of Hebei Province, China.

They are tragic stories, in which Falun Gong practitioners, people who believe in Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance are brutally persecuted by the Chinese Communist regime.

These are stories of compassionate deeds and noble conviction, which will “Shake the World, Forever”.

Following its premiere during Third Shen Zhou Film Festival, Shen Zhou Film Studio latest movie “Forever” has begun its worldwide screening in Fuleai (ふ れ あ い) Tokyo on August 30. Please stay tune for the coming show time at other cities.

Director and actors meet with audiences

Questions from audiences

Questions from audiences

Actors of “Forever” answer questions

During the the special feature section of the Third Shen Zhou Film Festival, “Shake the World” and “Forever” were shown from 6pm – 9pm. The audience couldn’t help but to cry. Many who couldn’t get tickets for the opening show watched these two films. They expressed that the films were just like their names which shake people’s hearts and deeply touched them forever. The two films are of different styles but when put together, they made people forever shake. Some said that although they watched “Forever” twice in one day, they were still touched. Congressman Shuiye watched the films for three hours and said that before, he only knew about Falun Gong only from the internet. But with “Shake the World” he felt that he was experiencing the brutal persecution. And “Forever” took him to the true life of Falun Gong practitioners. It was very educational.

Director and Congressman Shuiye

Actors of “Forever” answer questions