‘Dongji Rescue’ scored by Atli Örvarsson premieres in UK and US cinemas Friday 22nd August. Directed by Guan Hu & Fei Zhenxiang, the film is based on the true story of the “Lisbon Maru” incident during World War II and stars Zhu Yilong, Wu Lei, Ni Ni, Yang Haoyu, Chen Minghao, William Franklyn-Miller, Ni Dahong, Li Jiuxiao, and Wang Yiquan.
‘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.’
Atli’s soundtrack is available to listen to now on all digital music platforms.