In fact, more than half a century late.
The literal translation of the title of this movie is: Iron and Blood of the Kunlun Pass.
This movie is based on the true story of Chinese nationalistic army's heroic fight against the invaders at the Kunlun Pass, which put a brake on the invaders' push.
The movie gives a very accurate portray of heroes, dead or alive, but very unfortunately, the honor is way too late for most: many of them have been ruthlessly persecuted during the political movements, such as the Cultural Revolution and suffered miserable death, and many of those who were lucky enough to survive until the era of reform have also already passed away.