The movie continues the story begun in "Chariots of Fire," showing Eric Liddell (played by Joseph Fiennes) as a missionary in China, his homeland which is now experiencing conflict. Following Japan’s invasion, he finds himself initially treated well, but this proves to be part of a larger scheme intended to degrade him, essentially setting him up for a race against "Xu Niu" (Shawn Dou). It's an intriguing portrayal o…