Dongji Rescue (2025)
Original title: 东极岛
Dongji Rescue is a 2025 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Guan Hu and Fei Zhenxiang, with a running time of 2h 14m. It stars Zhu Yilong, Leo Wu and Ni Ni.
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.
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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.
When was Dongji Rescue released?
Dongji Rescue was released on 8 August 2025.
How long is Dongji Rescue?
Dongji Rescue runs 2h 14m.
Who made Dongji Rescue?
Dongji Rescue was directed by Guan Hu and Fei Zhenxiang.
Where can I watch Dongji Rescue?
Dongji Rescue is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hi-YAH, YouTube TV, Plex and The Roku Channel.
Where to watch Dongji Rescue
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hi-YAH, YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: Plex, The Roku Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube