Dongji Rescue(2025)
“Any Chinese can be a hero.”
Overview
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
Guan Hu
Studio
The Seventh Art Pictures
Budget
$80M
Revenue
$50M
Cast
Zhu Yilong
as A Bi
Leo Wu
as A Dang
Ni Ni
as A Hua
Yang Haoyu
as Li Yuanxing
Chen Minghao
as Mr. Chen
Ni Dahong
as Boss Wu
William Franklyn-Miller
as Thomas Newman
Li Jiuxiao
as Qian Jin
Wang Yiquan
as A Kui
Kevin Lee
as Lt. Col. Stuart
Soji Arai
as
Rovaif Babar
as
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2025
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
8.2 / 10
Budget
$80M
Box Office
$50M
Production Companies
The Seventh Art Pictures • Tao Piao Piao 淘票票 • Beijing Culture 北京京西文化
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dongji Rescue?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Dongji Rescue (2025).
What is Dongji Rescue about?▼
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.
Who directed Dongji Rescue?▼
Dongji Rescue was directed by Guan Hu and released in 2025. It is a drama, history, war film.
How long is Dongji Rescue?▼
Dongji Rescue has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in Dongji Rescue?▼
The cast of Dongji Rescue includes Zhu Yilong as A Bi, Leo Wu as A Dang, Ni Ni as A Hua, Yang Haoyu as Li Yuanxing, Chen Minghao as Mr. Chen and more.
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