SummaryIn 1942, a Japanese ship carrying British prisoners of war was torpedoed. Dongji fishermen risked their lives to rescue over 300 British soldiers and protected and rescued three British individuals during a large-scale search by Japanese forces. This event is known as the "Lisbon Maru Sinking Incident."
Directed By:Zhenxiang Fei, Hu Guan
Written By:Shu Chen, Runnian Dong, Ji Zhang
Dongji Rescue
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Aug 22, 2025
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Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of “Dongji Rescue” is how it begins as a fact-based yet formulaic story of meek, simple folk overcoming their oppressors and doing what’s right. Then, halfway through, it becomes a chaotic, bloodthirsty tale of vengeance that borrows heavily from the Mel Gibson School of War-Movie Filmmaking.
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Production Company:
- The Seventh Art Pictures
Release Date:Aug 22, 2025
Duration:2 h 13 m
Tagline:Any Chinese can be a hero.
Awards
Macau International Movie Festival
• 6 Nominations
Tencent Video TV And Movie Award
• 3 Wins & 3 Nominations
China Movie Channel Award
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
