Rescue at Dongji
东极岛
“Any Chinese can be a hero.”
Synopsis
Inspired by the real life rescue of over 300 British soldiers in 1942, Dongji Rescue is a rousing, action-packed story of heroism on the high seas. When the Japanese warship Lisbon Maru is torpedoed off the coast of Dongji Island, the lives of over 300 British POWs on board are at risk of being claimed by the sea. Their only hope is a small group of defiant Chinese fisherman who will do anything to rescue and protect them from their captors.
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Final Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing
Festival / Special Debut
August 22, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$80M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$50.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.63x
-$29.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fei Zhenxiang, Guan Hu
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhang Ji, Chen Shu, Dong Runnian, Fei Zhenxiang
- Original Score
- Atli Örvarsson
- Original Title
- 东极岛
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Budget
- $80M
- Worldwide Gross
- $50.2M
- Production Studios
- The Seventh Art Pictures, Tao Piao Piao 淘票票, Beijing Culture 北京京西文化, Beijing Enlight Pictures, China Film Group Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fei Zhenxiang, Guan Hu
Zhang Ji, Chen Shu, Dong Runnian, Fei Zhenxiang
Atli Örvarsson
Gao Weizhe
Guan Hu, Liang Jing, Zhu Wenjiu
Department Leadership Roster
Liang Jing
Producer
Zhu Wenjiu
Producer
Gao Weizhe
Director of Photography
Fei Zhenxiang
Director
Zhang Ji
Writer
Chen Shu
Writer
Guan Hu
Director
Dong Runnian
Writer
Atli Örvarsson
Original Music Composer
Fei Zhenxiang
Writer
Tim Crosbie
Visual Effects Supervisor
Christian Sjöstedt
Visual Effects Supervisor
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rescue at Dongji
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What is Rescue at Dongji about?
Inspired by the real life rescue of over 300 British soldiers in 1942, Dongji Rescue is a rousing, action-packed story of heroism on the high seas. When the Japanese warship Lisbon Maru is torpedoed off the coast of Dongji Island, the lives of over 300 British POWs on board are at risk of being claimed by the sea. Their only hope is a small group of defiant Chinese fisherman who will do anything to rescue and protect them from their captors.
Who directed Rescue at Dongji?
Rescue at Dongji was directed by Fei Zhenxiang, Guan Hu.
Who stars in Rescue at Dongji?
The principal cast of Rescue at Dongji includes Zhu Yilong, Leo Wu, Ni Ni, Yang Haoyu, Chen Minghao.
When was Rescue at Dongji released and how long is it?
Rescue at Dongji was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rescue at Dongji?
Rescue at Dongji had a reported production budget of $80M and grossed $50.2M at the worldwide box office (0.63 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Rescue at Dongji?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rescue at Dongji was composed by Atli Örvarsson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rescue at Dongji?
Rescue at Dongji holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).