Ni Ni & William Franklyn-Miller on Dongji Rescue: The Untold WWII Story | Chinese audience reaction

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Ni Ni and William Franklyn-Miller to talk about their powerful new war drama Dongji Rescue. The film tells the untold true story of Chinese fishermen who risked everything to save stranded British soldiers during WWII — a piece of history little known in both the West and China.

🎬 Ni Ni opens up about playing a complex female character raised on an island, caught between tradition and hope for the future. William Franklyn-Miller shares what it was like stepping into one of his biggest productions yet, portraying British soldier Thomas Newman, and the challenges of working with a mostly Chinese cast and crew while not speaking the language.

💡 Together, they reveal:

The fascinating research behind the film’s real history

The cultural exchange on set between Chinese and English-speaking teams

Why Dongji Rescue is such an important story for international audiences

Their personal connection to the themes of compassion, survival, and humanity in wartime

🌍 Already a success in China, Dongji Rescue is now set for a wide release in the UK and Ireland — a rare achievement for a Chinese feature film. Both stars share how emotional the response has been, and why they believe this story of bravery and solidarity will resonate worldwide.

🔥 Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation with Ni Ni and William Franklyn-Miller about one of the year’s most powerful films.

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