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Man of Will

2017 · 115 min Drama History Action
7.4 / 10 · TMDB

Kim Chang-soo, a young man imprisoned for killing a Japanese participant in Empress Myeongseong's assassination, confronts a brutal new reality behind bars. The prison becomes a microcosm of Korea's subjugation, where he witnesses relentless persecution of his people. Hardship and injustice forge his resolve in the fire of captivity. Within those walls, a personal vendetta transforms into a righteous cause, shaping a prisoner into a legendary independence fighter whose defiance will echo far beyond his cell.

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Original Title 대장 김창수
Year 2017
Country South Korea
Genre Drama, History, Action
Director Lee Won-tae
Runtime 115 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.4/10 (14 votes)

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The film masterfully bridges an intimate prison drama with the sweeping scale of a national awakening. Its gritty cinematography and oppressive production design make the era's despair palpably real.

What lingers after the credits is the visceral transformation of a man, where every act of defiance, however small, forges the steel of a revolution. It's a compelling origin story of a legend, told with raw, unflinching conviction. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Lee Won-tae

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The clang of iron, shadowy prison yards, and the silent fury simmering behind barred faces.

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