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Dongji Rescue (2025)

Movie ★ 7.2 134 min

Drama History War

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.

Guan Hu Director Fei Zhenxiang Director Dong Runnian Writer Chen Shu Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 8, 2025
Runtime
134 min
Budget
$80.0M
Box office
$50.2M
IMDb
tt32634271
Country
Language
Studio
The Seventh Art Pictures, , Beijing Culture 北京京西文化,

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Cast

Zhu Yilong Zhu Yilong A Bi Leo Wu Leo Wu A Dang Ni Ni Ni Ni A Hua Yang Haoyu Yang Haoyu Li Yuanxing Chen Minghao Chen Minghao Mr. Chen Ni Dahong Ni Dahong Boss Wu William Franklyn-Miller William Franklyn-Miller Thomas Newman Li Jiuxiao Li Jiuxiao Qian Jin Wang Yiquan Wang Yiquan A Kui Kevin Lee Kevin Lee Lt. Col. Stuart Soji Arai Soji Arai Rovaif Babar Rovaif Babar Elaija Chekhov Elaija Chekhov Barret Coates Kei Gambit Kei Gambit Austin Hunza Vincent Matile Vincent Matile Tommy Shanahan

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Frequently asked questions

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, Fei Zhenxiang.
Who stars in Dongji Rescue?
Dongji Rescue stars Zhu Yilong, Leo Wu, Ni Ni, Yang Haoyu.
When was Dongji Rescue released?
Dongji Rescue is a 2025 drama, history, war film.
Where can I watch Dongji Rescue?
You can watch Dongji Rescue with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.