Chinese War Film Dongji Rescue Moves Canadian Audiences
Chinese WWII film Dongji Rescue, depicting Chinese civilians saving British POWs, premiered in North America and moved Canadian audiences.
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80 Years On: Dongji Island Heroes Star in Two WWII Films
On the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender, two films—Dongji Rescue and The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru—spotlight heroic fishermen from China’s Dongji Island who saved British POWs.
Zhu Yilong on ‘Dongji Rescue’: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage
Actor Zhu Yilong shares how playing A’bi in Dongji Rescue highlights the courage and kindness of ordinary Chinese heroes.
Dongji Rescue: Finding Hope in a WWII Shipwreck
The new film Dongji Rescue revisits the 1942 Lisbon Maru tragedy off the Chinese mainland, revealing acts of cruelty and compassion that still resonate today.
Dongji Rescue: A WWII Tale of Compassion at Sea
Explore Dongji Rescue, a new WWII film where Dongji Island’s fishermen save British POWs and form bonds that transcend war.
Bonus Scene in ‘Dongji Rescue’ Sparks Global Thanks
In the bonus scene of “Dongji Rescue”, descendants of British POWs saved by Zhejiang’s Dongji fishermen share heartfelt thanks, echoing appreciation across the globe.