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Based on Geling Yan's historical novel 13 Flowers of Nanjing, THE FLOWERS OF WAR follows the epic journey of John (Christian Bale) and thirteen courtesans as they seek refuge in a church compound together with a group of innocent school girls. Struggling to survive the violence and persecution brought on by the Japanese army, an act of heroism leads the group to fight back and risk their lives for the sake of everyone. Inspired by true life events, The Flowers Of War tells a genuine story of hope, love and sacrifice. The film is directed by award-winning Chinese director Zhang Yimou and stars Academy Award® winner Christian Bale.

Composer and musical director for the 2008 Bejing Olympics Qigang Chen studied at the Central Conservatory of Music in Bejing with Luo Zhongrong. After moving to Paris, he studied with Olivier Messiaen and went on towin the prestigious "Grand Prize for Symphonic Music" from SACEM in 2005. Multiple Grammy Award®- winning violinist JOSHUA BELL is known for his breadth and daring choices of repertoire. He has captured the public's attention like no other classical violinist of his time, enchanting audiences worldwide with his breathtaking playing and tone.

1. Love Theme I (Opening Credit) 2:31
2. Qin Huai Legend I (Falling In Love) 3:17
3. Redemption II (Tragedy In The Church) 1:22
4. Qin Huai Legend V (Parting Exhortation) 1:07
5. They Are At Peace I (Death Of Commander Li) 1:13
6. Qin Huai Legend II (Blood-Stained Strings) 1:22
7. Love Theme II (State Of Mind) 1:11
8. Redemption V (Tragedy In The Church, Material 1) 2:35
9. Angels We Have Heard On High 0:50
10. Comfort And Hope I (Tragedy In The Church, Alternative Version 2 ) 5:27
11. Redemption III (Alternative Version) 1:10
12. Virgin (Alternative Version) 2:04
13. Requiem And Redemption (Commander Li And The Children) 2:12
14. Qin Huai Legend VII (Geishas' Chorus) 1:41
15. Ruins (Alternative Version) 1:21
16. They Are At Peace II (Brutality) 2:39
17. Love Theme III (Descent From Heaven) 1:53
18. Comfort And Hope II (Opening Credit, Alternative Version) 1:57
19. Heavenly Voice I (John And The Children's Dialogue) 1:58
20. Qin Huai Legend III (Entering The Gate) 1:24
21. Qin Huai Legend VI (Sisterhood) 1:14
22. Love Theme V (Parting, Alternative Version) 1:11
23. Heavenly Voice II (Alternative Version) 1:52
24. Qin Huai Legend IV (End Credit Chorus) 3:28
25. Comfort And Hope III (Running Towards Light) 2:19
26. Love Theme IV (End Credit) 1:50