Dying to Survive

Dying to Survive is a 2018 Chinese comedy-drama film about a Chinese leukemia patient who smuggles cheap and generic cancer medicine from India to help hundreds of Chinese people suffering from cancer. Xu Zheng stars as Cheng Yong, the lead character who becomes rich by smuggling the drug but also witnesses the devastating effects of expensive treatments on patients. The film explores themes of healthcare costs, corruption, and the struggle for affordable treatment options in China.