In 1942, a sinking Japanese ship, the Lisbon Maru, became the stage for an extraordinary act of heroism. New film Dongji Rescue spotlights Chinese fishermen from Dongji Island who risked their lives to save 1,800 British POWs—even as Japanese soldiers fired on escaping prisoners. 🚤💥
Director Guan Hu calls it a story about 'truth over distortion.' While Japan sealed ship holds to drown captives, local fishermen braved bullets to pull survivors from icy waters. Their mantra? 'Saving a life is greater than building a seven-storied pagoda.' 🕊️
Eight decades later, the film arrives as a timely reminder: History isn’t about revenge, but about safeguarding peace. Yet Japan’s ongoing efforts to whitewash wartime atrocities—like textbook revisions and visits to Yasukuni Shrine—show why such stories matter. 📖⚔️
China’s role in WWII often goes untold globally. Through films like Dongji Rescue and box-office hit Dead to Rights, audiences now see how ordinary Chinese fought invaders and saved lives. As Guan says, 'Distorting history is more terrifying than forgetting it.' 🎬🔍
This isn’t just history—it’s a call to unite. With global tensions rising, the film urges us to learn from the past and champion peace. After all, humanity’s brightest moments often shine in its darkest hours. ✨🌍
