Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Trinity CineAsia Secures European Rights for WWII Epic 'Dongji Rescue'
Imagine a movie about a real-life rescue during World War II!
"Dongji Rescue" is a new film about Chinese fishermen who saved British soldiers after a ship was sunk.
The movie is based on a true story, where over 800 British soldiers were saved by the fishermen near Dongji Island.
The film is directed by a famous director named Guan Hu.
The movie will be released in the UK and Ireland first, then in other European countries.
It features actors from China and Britain.
Trinity CineAsia acquired European rights to the war epic 'Dongji Rescue'.
The film is based on the true story of Chinese fishermen rescuing British POWs during WWII.
It is directed by Guan Hu, known for his large-scale war epics.
The UK and Ireland release is set for August 22, 2025, with other European territories following.
The film stars Zhu Yilong, Ni Ni, and William Franklyn-Miller.
- Who
- Trinity CineAsia acquired the rights from 7th Art Pictures. The film stars Zhu Yilong, Ni Ni, and William Franklyn-Miller and is directed by Guan Hu.
- What
- Trinity CineAsia acquired the European rights to the war epic 'Dongji Rescue'.
- When
- The film will be released in the UK and Ireland on August 22, 2025, and other European territories from August 29.
- Where
- The story is set in China and involves the rescue near Dongji Island. The film will be released in Europe.
- Why
- The film is based on a true story to bring a historical event to global audiences.
7th Art Pictures
Trinity CineAsia
Movie significance
7th Art Pictures
Bringing this touching story, buried in the dust of modern history, to global audiences
Trinity CineAsia
Bringing this touching story, buried in the dust of modern history, to global audiences
- Movie Title
- Dongji Rescue (aka Dong Ji Island)
- Genre
- WWII action thriller
- Director
- Guan Hu
- European Distributor
- Trinity CineAsia
- UK Release Date
- August 22, 2025
- Inspired by
- The true story of the Lisbon Maru
- Main Actors
- Zhu Yilong, Ni Ni, William Franklyn-Miller