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🎬 Title: Dongji Rescue / 东极岛
Story: During WWII, in the waters near Zhoushan, China, a Japanese freighter carrying British POWs was sunk, leaving thousands trapped inside by the Japanese military. In this desperate situation, a group of fishermen from Dongji Island step forward without hesitation. Driven by their innate kindness, courage, and unyielding spirit, they brave the stormy seas to open a path of survival for the stranded prisoners.
⭐ Rating: 7.143 (14 votes)
📅 Release date: 2025-08-08
⏱️ Runtime: 2h 14m
🎭 Genres: Drama, History, War
🎬 Director: Guan Hu, Fei Zhenxiang
✍️ Writer: Dong Runnian, Chen Shu, Zhang Ji, Fei Zhenxiang
🌍 Countries: China
🏢 Production companies: The Seventh Art Pictures, Tao Piao Piao, Beijing Culture, Beijing Enlight Pictures, China Film Group Corporation
💼 Production:
💰 Budget: $80,000,000
👥 Cast: Zhu Yilong (A Bi), Leo Wu (A Dang), Ni Ni (A Hua), Yang Haoyu (Li Yuanxing), Chen Minghao (Mr. Chen), Ni Dahong (Boss Wu), William Franklyn-Miller (Thomas Newman), Li Jiuxiao (Qian Jin), Wang Yiquan (A Kui), Kevin Lee (Lt. Col. Stuart)
Editor’s note: A brief editor’s note on Dongji Rescue (2025): It leans into its Drama, History, War roots without feeling derivative. With Guan Hu at the helm, the film feels purposeful and well-paced. Performances (especially Zhu Yilong, Leo Wu, Ni Ni) give the story human stakes. At 2h 14m, it moves with a measured pace and rarely overstays a scene. A respectable mid-tier entry with a couple of memorable beats. If the premise speaks to you, this one’s easy to recommend.
