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Dongji Rescue (2025) (东极岛)

August 8, 2025 · 134 min · · Drama, History, War

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.

Director: Fei Zhenxiang, Guan Hu
Writers: Zhang Ji, Chen Shu, Dong Runnian, Fei Zhenxiang

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

Crew

  • Executive Producer: Guan Hu
  • Producer: Liang Jing
  • Producer: Zhu Wenjiu
  • Director of Photography: Gao Weizhe
  • Director: Fei Zhenxiang
  • Writer: Zhang Ji
  • Writer: Chen Shu
  • Director: Guan Hu
  • Writer: Dong Runnian
  • Original Music Composer: Atli u00d6rvarsson
  • Writer: Fei Zhenxiang

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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.

Official Videos

Final Trailer [Subtitled]
Official Trailer [Subtitled]

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