Invierno de 1598. Historia de la última batalla naval de Yi Sun-shin durante las invasiones japonesas de Corea que tuvo lugar en el estrecho de Noryang.
Precuela de 'Roaring Currents' centrada en la batalla de Hansando, la cual, en el marco de la invasiones japonesas a Corea, enfrentó el 14 de agosto de 1592 a la flota japonesa al mando del almirante Wakizaka Yasuharu y a la flota coreana al mando del almirante Yi Sun Sin.
Esta película cuenta la historia del almirante Yi Sun Shin, el militar más venerado por los coreanos, y en la batalla de Myeongryang (26 de octubre de 1597) en la que con tan sólo 13 barcos venció a la armada japonesa compuesta por 330 embarcaciones fuertemente armadas. Una hazaña sin precedentes en la historia militar mundial.
Bajo el dominio colonial japonés opresivo, el Imperio japonés obliga a Deok-hye, la última princesa de la dinastía Joseon a trasladarse a Japón, tras la muerte del Rey Gojong. Ella pasa sus días anhelando volver a Corea, mientras que lucha por mantener su dignidad como una princesa. Después de una serie de intentos fallidos, Deok-hye hace su último intento para regresar a casa con la ayuda de su novio de la infancia, Jang-han.
1933. Corea está ocupada por los japoneses. Un grupo de exiliados rebeldes planea matar a un comandante nipón, pero la única asesina que puede hacerse cargo de tan delicada tarea está en la cárcel. La resistencia se dispone a sacarla de prisión, cuando un espía alerta a los japoneses, acelerando un entramado de traiciones.
Durante un período de 4 días, se produce una feroz batalla entre las milicias independentistas de Corea y las fuerzas japonesas en Manchuria, China. La milicia incluye a Hwang Hae Cheol, que es un maestro con la espada, y Lee Jang Ha, que es un experto tirador.
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan continues with an episode episode on the Imjin War - the Japanese Invasion of Korea between 1592 and 1598, during which the armies of the Shogunate fought against the allied Korean and Chinese armies. This conflict is famous for many dramatic battles and sieges, and the naval heroics of the Korean admiral Yi Sun-sin.
Basada en hechos reales, "The Proxy Soldiers" sigue a un grupo de mercenarios que deben proteger al nuevo príncipe Gwanghae durante un largo viaje que es fundamental para el futuro del país.
Mu Myeong is a Joseon dynasty headhunter who meets and falls in love with lady Ja Yeong who will become the future Empress Myseongseong. A few years later, Ja Yeong enters the royal palace to marry King Gojong. Mu Myeong still having feelings for Ja Yeong and in an attempt to get closer to her becomes her personal body guard.
Comienzos del siglo XVII. Tras el final de la invasión japonesa. Corea se encuentra muy debilitada y las revueltas surgen en cada región auspiciadas por los que ambicionan el poder. Las muertes llegarán a la corte y el comandante del ejército, Gyu-Geob, intentará detener al culpable, pero no sospecha que el responsable de dichas muertes está más cercano a él de lo que pensaba.
In the Joseon Dynasty, two friends who grew up together — one the master and one the servant — reunite post-war as enemies on opposing sides.
Ahn Jung-geun, a commander in the Korean Independence Army, leaves behind his country, his family and his mother Cho Maria. Ahn Jung-geun and his comrades cut off the last segment of their ring fingers as a symbol of their dedication to liberate their nation, and as a solemn oath to kill Ito Hirobumi, a man at the center of Japan’s occupation of Korea, within three years. To keep his oath, Ahn Jung-geun arrives in Vladivostok. Meanwhile, Seol-hee, the independence fighters’ informant, disguises herself to get close to Ito Hirobumi. She finds out that Ito Hirobumi will be heading to Harbin to meet with a Russian delegation, and urgently informs the independence fighters. The fateful day of October 26, 1909 arrives. Ahn Jung-geun, who has been yearning for this day does not hesitate to fire his gun at Ito Hirobumi at Harbin Station. Arrested on site, he is charged with murder and tried not in a court of Joseon but in that of Japan…
Tras abortar el proyecto que unía a ambas Coreas destinado a construir una bomba nuclear con la finalidad de defenderse de ataques vecinos, el mayor norcoreano Kang Min-Gil decide huir con el proyectil con oscuras intenciones. Tras él irá su “igual” del Sur y compañero de proyecto, el mayor Park Jung-Woo. El reencuentro no será nada amistoso contando además con la visita sorpresa de un cometa. Éste provocará un extraordinario efecto que creando un vacío temporal trasladará a algunos miembros de ambos bandos al siglo XVI. Allí se encontrarán con un país devastado por los bárbaros de las regiones vecinas. Frente a una causa común pronto se olvidarán de sus disputas, hallando de paso un aliado inesperado.
A young Japanese actress remembers her war childhood in Korea. Her father goes to fight, her baby sister Miko dies of typhoid, her beloved Korean maid Ohana is fired due to a mistake which could cost Chiko her life... By and by Chiko realizes that the country is being ruled by the Japanese and the Koreans are persecuted. When the war ends, the Koreans chase the Japanese rule and the roles change. Now Chiko's family is unwanted. But then the Russians come and this is the end. They have to burn all the pictures to avoid all suspicions... even Miko's picture. But when the Russians come to their house, they decide to flee over the 38th Parallel towards freedom. A group of men, women, children struggles along the mountains, led by the light of the Northern Star. Along the way they meet a Korean man, who is willing to help them to escape the Russian soldiers although his family was killed by the Japanese.
Set towards the end of the 19th century, when coffee was first introduced to Korea, Russian sharpshooter Illichi and Joseon's first barista Danya are manipulated by Japanese officer Sadako into an elaborate plan to assassinate King Gojong.
The staff of "The Admiral: Roaring Currents", the biggest film of all time at the South-Korean box office, has assembled once again for a documentary. Critically acclaimed director KIM Han-min and his team delves into the actual background, prelude, and preparations of Admiral YI Sun-sin in 1597 and how the admiral’s battle plans have won him his most remarkable victory throughout his career.
Admiral Lee Sun-shin designs and builds the 'Turtle Ships' in preparation of the Japanese invasion during the Injin War. He is promoted after his victories, but due to his expanding influence and increased popularity in military circles, the king comes to fear him and has him imprisoned. A year later, the Japanese navy attempts another invasion and the king is required to enter the prison and beg the admiral's assistance.
At the end of the Joseon Dynasty, shortly after the Eulsa Treaty has been forced to be concluded by Ito Hirobumi and the pro-Japanese courtiers, Japan pressures King Gojong to step down from the throne. Meanwhile, An Jung-geun, who is cultivating men of ability at Samheung school, is deeply impressed by a speech made by An Chang-ho, and heads for Russia to volunteer the army fighting for independence of the country. As both a lieutenant general of the Korean militia and a commander of the Korean expeditionary force in Manchuria, he carries on the independence movement in defiance of Japanese coercion.
The story of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, the turtle ship, and the crew aboard the ship, which unfolded for two months from the Battle of Hansan to the Battle of Busanpo during the 7-year period of the Japanese Invasion of Korea.
A famous general who defeated Japanese invaders with the world's first iron ship, 'Turtle battleship' during Chosun dynasty, was intrigued against by many villainous retainers. Even when he was reduced to a much lower rank, he served in the war worrying about the nation's wellbeing. This film depicts General Lee Sun-Shin who is probably the most famous general in Korean history, based on his 'Wartime Diary.'