China Girl

A former barnstormer turned news cameraman who remains cool under pressure but resists taking sides. His aerial skills and street-smart instincts keep him one step ahead of danger, even as his personal attachments pull him toward trouble. He is a practical thinker who longs for independence but is drawn into the wartime maze by circumstance and love.

A rough-edged mercenary pilot who partners with Johnny and provides gritty realism. Street-smarts and a pragmatic approach help navigate the perilous missions, even as loyalties shift with the wind. He serves as a pragmatic ally in a world where trust can be costly.

A glamorous, duplicitous figure who initially uses Johnny for her own ends and is revealed to be a Japanese agent. She wields influence through charm and manipulation, yet her romantic ties complicate her loyalties. Her presence heightens tension and uncertainty about who can be trusted.

Daughter of Dr. Young, she is in Kunming funding a mission for orphans as she sells possessions to support his work. Reserved and principled, she becomes Johnny’s love interest and a moral anchor amid the war. Her relationships and family responsibilities drive much of the emotional core.

A ruthless operator within Japanese intelligence, Bull Weed pursues a crucial document and uses manipulation to advance his goals. He embodies the calculating, dangerous side of wartime espionage, where power and betrayal go hand in hand. His schemes escalate the danger for Johnny and Haoli.

Haoli’s father, a physician who runs a mission for orphans in Kunming. He represents humanitarian ideals amid the conflict, and his presence heightens the emotional stakes. His death during a bombing serves as a catalyst for the film’s emotional and moral turning points.