Synopsis
In 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.”
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Movie Details
| Australia Releases: | August 14th, 2025 (Limited), released as Dongji Rescue |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 9/3/2025) |
| Running Time: | 133 minutes |
| Keywords: | 1940s, World War II, War Drama, POW, Rescue |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |