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Synopsis
In 1942, a Japanese ship carrying British prisoners of war was torpedoed. Dongji fishermen risked their lives to rescue over 300 British soldiers and protected and rescued three British individuals during a large-scale search by Japanese forces. This event is known as the “Lisbon Maru Sinking Incident.”
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $70,151 (46.2% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.17 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 66 opening theaters/66 max. theaters, 4.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $151,957 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 12,501-12,600) | 12,513 | $151,957 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 2,101-2,200) | 2,101 | $50,003,691 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) | 3,221 | $50,155,648 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 4,101-4,200) | 4,191 | $151,957 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 22nd, 2025 (Limited) by Well Go USA, released as Dongji Rescue |
| International Releases: | August 8th, 2025 (Limited) (China)
August 14th, 2025 (Limited), released as Dongji Rescue (Australia) August 14th, 2025 (Limited) (New Zealand) August 22nd, 2025 (Wide), released as Dongji Rescue (United Kingdom) |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 9/3/2025) |
| Running Time: | 133 minutes |
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| Keywords: | 1940s, World War II, War Drama, POW, Rescue |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |