Rescue at Dongji (2025): movie guide

What is Rescue at Dongji 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.

Cast highlights

Rescue at Dongji features Zhu Yilong, Leo Wu, Ni Ni, Yang Haoyu, Chen Minghao, Ni Dahong. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2025-08-08. Runtime: 134 minutes. TMDB score: 8.4/10 (77 votes). Genres: Drama, History, War. Original language: zh. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Rescue at Dongji?

Rescue at Dongji is listed as Drama, History, War on TMDB.

How long is Rescue at Dongji?

Rescue at Dongji runs about 134 minutes.

Who stars in Rescue at Dongji?

Cast highlights include Zhu Yilong, Leo Wu, Ni Ni, Yang Haoyu, Chen Minghao, Ni Dahong.

Does Cinema Box stream Rescue at Dongji?

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