Rescue at Dongji

东极岛

“Any Chinese can be a hero.”

Inspired by the real life rescue of over 300 British soldiers in 1942, Dongji Rescue is a rousing, action-packed story of heroism on the high seas. When the Japanese warship Lisbon Maru is torpedoed off the coast of Dongji Island, the lives of over 300 British POWs on board are at risk of being claimed by the sea. Their only hope is a small group of defiant Chinese fisherman who will do anything to rescue and protect them from their captors.

Director

管虎

Screenplay

董润年

Director

费振翔

Screenplay

张冀

Status

Released

Release date

08/08/2025

Original language

Chinese

Budget

US$ 80 M

Box office

US$ 50 M