1942年,載著1816名盟軍戰俘的日軍貨船「里斯本丸」遭美軍潛艇擊沉於中國浙江舟山海域。面對危急,當地中國漁民不畏槍林彈雨,冒險出海救援,成功拯救384名戰俘。這場生死攸關的救援行動,展現了戰爭中人性的光輝與勇氣。
本片根據真實歷史事件改編,透過對「里斯本丸」沉船的探索與發掘,並訪談大量盟軍戰俘後人及當事人,全面還原沉船經過及背後鮮為人知的故事。影片深刻見證二戰中並肩作戰的盟友情誼,同時揭露殘酷戰爭罪行,還原八十二年來被掩埋的歷史真相。
The film uncovers the hidden truth of the 1942 "Lisbon Maru" sinking, where 1816 Allied prisoners perished under Japanese forces. Over seven years, director Fang Li's search and interviews reveal stories of brutality, survival, and Chinese fishermen's heroism. Through interviews and historical reenactments, the documentary sheds light on this forgotten tragedy.