Rescue at Dongji

Set in 1942, this historical war drama follows the aftermath of a torpedo attack on the Lisbon Maru, a Japanese vessel carrying British prisoners of war. After the ship is hit by an American submarine near Dongji Island, local Chinese fishermen risk their lives to rescue over 300 soldiers from the water. The plot focuses on the villagers' efforts to protect the survivors from Japanese forces during a search operation.

The film was co-directed by Fei Zhenxiang and Guan Hu. For Fei Zhenxiang, this follows his 2015 work Mr. Six. For Guan Hu, it sits between Black Dog in 2024 and A Man and A Woman in 2026, following a career that includes My People, My Country, The Eight Hundred, and The Sacrifice. The cast features Zhu Yilong, Leo Wu, Ni Ni, Haoyu Yang, Chen Minghao, and Ni Dahong.

Produced by companies including China Film Group Corporation and Beijing Enlight Pictures, the production had a budget of 80 million USD. It earned 50 million USD at the worldwide box office. The film has received a positive response from viewers, holding a rating of 8.3/10 on TMDB based on 65 votes.