A powerful new WWII film revealing an untold story of Chinese heroism has landed in Australia! 🎥 Dongji Rescue, which premiered at a Melbourne event hosted by the Chinese consulate general, recounts how Chinese fishermen saved 300+ British POWs from a sinking Japanese ship in 1942. Over 200 attendees gathered to mark the 80th anniversary of the World Anti-Fascist War victory.
Chinese Consul-General Fang Xinwen called the film a "shining example" of global solidarity during WWII, noting how China and allies like Australia fought side by side. 💪 The story centers on the Lisbon Maru incident – a real-life rescue mission that’s equal parts tense and tear-jerking.
Audiences were moved. Melbourne viewer Joe Montero admitted getting "a little teary" watching villagers risk everything: "They came together… rescued those English." Another attendee, Ben McMahon, praised the film’s message: "A life is a life… you’ve got to save them." 😢❤️
With its mix of history and heart, Dongji Rescue isn’t just a war movie – it’s a viral-ready reminder of humanity’s shared courage. 📽️✨
