Launching teaser poster and release date added for Netflix distributed film “Uprising” starring Gang Dong-Won & Park Jeong-Min. The period action/war film is directed by Kim Sang-Man (“Midnight FM“) and has Park Chan-Wook (“Oldboy“) as its producer and co-screenwriter. “Uprising” is set around during the end of the 16th century, with the two leads playing master and slave. They become enemies as the country goes to war.
“Uprising” will have its world premiere as the opening film for the Busan International Film Festival on October 2, 2024 and then have its general release October 11, 2024 through the Netflix platform.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Set in the late 16th century, Jong-Ryeo (Park Jeong-Min) is the only son of the most powerful military family in Joseon. He grew up with his servant Cheon-Young (Gang Dong-Won) and they were very close. Now, they are all grown up. Cheon-Young retains his low social status, but he has become an excellent swordsman. As a chaotic era ensues with the Japanese invading Joseon, King Seonjo (Cha Seung-Won) abandons his people and flees north. The people of Joseon form the righteous army and fight against the invaders, while they risk their lives. King Seonjo points out these people of the righteous army as traitors. Jong-Ryeo and Cheon-Young meet again as an enemies. Jong-Ryeo is on King Seonjo’s side, but Cheon-Young is on the righteous army’s side.
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