🎬 Directors' T-Shirt Surprise! Picture this: at two different premieres, directors Guan Hu of Dongji Rescue and Fang Li of The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru strutted onto the red carpet wearing the same mind-blowing T-shirt. Turn it around and bam—the exact coordinates of the sunken Lisbon Maru were printed on the back!
Why does a simple tee matter? Those numbers mark the final resting place of the Lisbon Maru, the ill-fated ship torpedoed in 1942 while carrying British POWs. It's a subtle homage that ties both films to a real-life mystery at sea. 🗺️⚓️
Both movies dive into the untold heroism of fishermen from the Chinese mainland who risked everything to save survivors from Japanese pursuers during World War II. Imagine brave crews navigating rough waters under enemy threat—all to bring fellow human beings to safety. 🌊❤️
The timing is perfect: Dongji Rescue premiered on August 15, and The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru hit UK theaters again the same day. Two cinematic tales united by history, courage, and a shared secret on a T-shirt—talk about cinematic synergy! 🍿✨
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