Dying to Survive

Cheng Yong (Xu Zheng), a divorced and struggling salesman of imported Indian aphrodisiacs, is desperate to fund his father's urgent surgery. When Lu Sihui (Tan Zhuo), a Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) patient, approaches him with a plan to smuggle illegal anti-CML drugs from India into China, Cheng Yong sees an opportunity to help patients and earn money. He begins smuggling life-saving medications, driven by growing empathy for those with devastating illnesses. As his underground business expands, Cheng Yong faces increasing risks from law enforcement determined to shut down illegal drug networks. Based on the real-life story of leukemia patient Lu Yong, this is a 2018 South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Wen Muye.