Dong Ji Dao

I watched this in theaters and the acting, story, characters, plot, and especially the music-were really moving.

The bonds between the characters were incredible and made honestly made me tear up.

Also, the events that were portrayed were very interesting and accurate. Overall, it's definitely worth the watch!

Dong Ji Dao is a film that condenses historical memory and the brilliance of humanity onto the big screen. It not only recreates the heroic maritime rescue by Zhoushan fishermen 83 years ago, but also truthfully presents the courage and kindness deeply rooted in their very bones. This is not merely a local memory - it is a story the whole world should witness.

The film's visual power is truly breathtaking. Whether it's the roaring waves of the sea, the sight of hundreds of fishing boats rushing to save lives, or the resistance that emerges after enduring oppression, each scene makes the audience feel as if they have traveled through time to personally experience those thrilling moments. This approach of revealing the truth through images makes the film not only an artistic expression but also a historical testimony.

Among the many moving characters, Zhu Yilong portrayal of A'Bi is undoubtedly the most stunning highlight of the film. Every scene featuring A'Bi is a moment of brilliance. Zhu Yilong performance is layered - combining the rugged courage of a warrior with the tender love and protection for his younger brother - moving audiences deeply.

Grateful that I managed to catch this movie while I'm in China for holiday. The overall presentation of the movie was great! The soundscape, the different scenes, the plot, the relationship and struggle between the different characters.

After the whole movie, I left the theatre with a heavy heart but at the same time, thankful that the fishermen on Dongji Island have lend a hand to the POW from British.

History shall never be forgotten and history shall never be amended.

The movies from Dongji Island are very good!!!

IMAX underwater special shooting breaks records with world-class special effects!

This is not only a war movie, but also a hymn to humanity, courage, and kindness.

At the end, the scene of a hundred ships going to sea is magnificent, demonstrating the tenacity and resistance of the Chinese people. After watching it, people are excited and it is a masterpiece that cannot be missed.

First of all, this is the true meaning of movies - to popularize those unknown events.

From the perspective of the Chinese people, the East Polar Island starts from tolerance, then anger, and finally outbreak!

The protagonist Zhu Yilong in Dongji Island is so beautiful, with a vibrant vitality, suppressed wildness, revitalized blood, as well as inherent kindness and endless love. Yes, Ah Nan is good at loving people, loving her younger brother, loving Ah Hua, and loving the world before being submerged by the waves!

Supporting the diversification of Chinese cinema, rather than just listening to the wind and rain. Audiences select good movies, and we need to personally verify them.

I want to brush twice, three times, and three times!

The blood and kindness of Chinese people deserve to be seen by the world!

Support the global release of Dongji Island movies!

Before watching Dongji Rescue,I re-watched the documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru-a movie I highly recommend. It deepened my appreciation for the film's historical weight and emotional stakes.

Walking out of the theater, I was left with a quiet, overwhelming feeling. This is a film that demands to be seen on the big screen. It's not a fleeting spectacle but a visceral, textured experience. The visual effects are stunning, immersing you in moments so intense they make your heart race and your fists clench. The pacing is relentless, with conflicts erupting one after another, each hitting like a gut punch. There were scenes where I found myself holding my breath, tears pricking at my eyes.

What truly anchored the film for me were its characters. The director's portrayal of the "pirate brothers"-Adang (played by Wu Lei) and Abi (Zhu Yilong)-is masterful. Their dynamic serves as a thread that weaves the harrowing true story of the Lisbon Maru sinking into the narrative. Both actors deliver raw, nuanced performances, embodying the fear, resolve, and quiet heroism of countless Dongji Island fishermen from that era.

But the film's strength lies in its ensemble. Every character feels alive-flawed, human, and unforgettable. You see their terror and hesitation, yet also their courage and defiance. The director captures the grit and glory of ordinary people pushed to extraordinary acts, refusing to reduce them to mere background figures.

Some have compared this to Nanjing! Nanjing!, but I see no need for such rivalry. Both films are powerful, worthy of theaters, and offer distinct lenses into history. To pit one against the other feels unnecessary.

Ultimately, Dongji Rescue succeeds in its simplest, most profound goal: ensuring this chapter of history is seen, felt, and remembered. For that alone, it's a triumph.